Indian Man Knocked Unconscious After Argument Over Urinating

 

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A early morning altercation in Pattaya ended with an Indian man being knocked unconscious after reportedly arguing with another man who tried to stop him from urinating by the roadside. The incident occurred at around 00:30 on October 13, 2025, in front of Runway Market along Pattaya Second Road. Rescue volunteers arrived quickly to find the injured man lying motionless in a pool of blood.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1375801-indian-man-knocked-unconscious-after-argument-over-urinating/

Brazilian Woman Arrested for Assaulting Pattaya Officer

 

Detained Brazilian woman at the Pattaya Police Station | Photo via KhaoSod

 

A Brazilian woman was detained on October 13 in Pattaya after allegedly assaulting a traffic officer. The incident unfolded on Pattaya Beach Road when police observed her committing several traffic violations. The arrest has sparked discussions about the increasing challenges faced by officers in maintaining road safety.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1375850-brazilian-woman-arrested-for-assaulting-pattaya-officer/

Israeli Investor Probed Over Koh Phangan Illegal Work Scheme
 

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Six Myanmar nationals have been arrested on Koh Phangan island for allegedly operating an illegal construction business linked to an Israeli investor, exposing a suspected nominee network involving nearly 9 million baht in financial transactions over the past year. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1375796-israeli-investor-probed-over-koh-phangan-illegal-work-scheme/

Two Israelis Arrested for Exchanging Fake Dollars on Koh Samui
 

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Authorities on Koh Samui have arrested two Israeli nationals accused of using counterfeit US dollar banknotes to exchange for Thai currency, which also exposed weaknesses in a local bank’s detection system. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1375785-two-israelis-arrested-for-exchanging-fake-dollars-on-koh-samui/

Indian Tourist Arrested After Waving Model Gun in Siam Square
 

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Shoppers and tourists in Bangkok’s Siam Square were left alarmed on the afternoon of 13 October when a 41-year-old Indian tourist, caused a public disturbance by shouting and waving what appeared to be a gun. The incident occurred around 16:00 in front of the Novotel Hotel, prompting an immediate response from security staff and police. No injuries were reported, and authorities later confirmed the weapon was a small model gun, not a real firearm.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375880-indian-tourist-arrested-after-waving-model-gun-in-siam-square/

 

Lebanese National Arrested Again for Illegal Rentals on Phangan
 

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Tourist police on Koh Phangan arrested a 46-year-old Lebanese national on 13 October 2025 for operating an illegal vehicle rental business without a work permit or business licence. Authorities seized 12 motorcycles and one passenger van during the operation, which formed part of a broader crackdown on foreign nationals working illegally in tourist areas, ordered by Police Lieutenant General Saky Sira Puek-um, Commissioner of the Tourist Police Bureau.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375881-lebanese-national-arrested-again-for-illegal-rentals-on-phangan/

 

Medical Network Urges Health Ministry to Revoke Cannabis Policy
 

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A coalition of doctors, academics and anti-drug advocates sent an open letter,  on 13 October 2025, to Thailand’s Health Minister, Mr. Pattana Phomphat, calling for the revocation of the 8 February 2022 ministerial announcement that removed cannabis from the list of Category 5 narcotics. The network cited rising psychiatric cases and other health issues following the policy shift that allowed recreational use and broad cultivation of cannabis.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375882-medical-network-urges-health-ministry-to-revoke-cannabis-policy/

 

Tourist Struck by Lightning on Doi Pui Luang Peak, Mae Hong Son
 

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A 30-year-old female domestic tourist from Thung Song District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, was seriously injured after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm on Doi Pui Luang peak in Mae Hong Son Province on the evening of October 12, 2025. The incident occurred as a group of tourists reached the summit at Ban Huai Hi, Huai Pu Ling Subdistrict, Mueang Mae Hong Son District. Emergency responders and fellow travellers faced difficult conditions as heavy rain made the descent route dangerously slippery.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375884-tourist-struck-by-lightning-on-doi-pui-luang-peak-mae-hong-son/

 

Chiang Mai Police Arrest Couple for Robbing Hong Kong Tourist
 

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Police from Mueang Chiang Mai Station have arrested a couple who robbed a 26-year-old tourist from Hong Kong and recovered all stolen items within 24 hours. The suspects, a 46-year-old man and his 38-year-old girlfriend, were also charged with vehicle theft after officers found they had been using a stolen motorcycle. The swift resolution followed a report made by the victim at 18:00 on October 12.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375885-chiang-mai-police-arrest-couple-for-robbing-hong-kong-tourist/

 

Trat Tourism Hit by Losses Amid Martial Law Concerns
 

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Trat province is suffering major tourism losses, with cancellations by European travellers following UK government warnings linked to the province-wide Martial Law declaration. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) confirmed the cancellations have cost the region around 700 million baht, as foreign visitors, particularly from the UK, face difficulties obtaining travel insurance for Koh Chang and nearby islands despite them being considered safe.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375887-trat-tourism-hit-by-losses-amid-martial-law-concerns/

 

Lightning Strike Sparks Fire at Foam Box Factory in Si Racha
 

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A lightning strike set off a massive blaze at a foam box factory in Si Racha, Chonburi, on the afternoon of October 13, causing widespread damage and the collapse of parts of the building. The incident occurred around 13:30 at the Pro-Care Packaging Company, located at 427/6 Moo 8, Bang Phra Subdistrict, Si Racha District. Firefighters from more than ten municipal and local fire departments responded to the emergency as flames spread rapidly through the facility.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375889-lightning-strike-sparks-fire-at-foam-box-factory-in-si-racha/

 

Armed Suspect Arrested After Shooting Officers
 

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Police and local authorities have arrested a 38-year-old man who opened fire on police officers and a local official in Nong Bua Lamphu after a night of heavy drinking and alleged drug use. The suspect, identified as Mr. Montree, was captured on 13 October 2025 after fleeing into a sugarcane field following the incident that left two people injured.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375891-armed-suspect-arrested-after-shooting-officers/

 

Deaf & Mute Man Killed in Hit-&-Run on Asian Highway
 

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Police and rescue workers responded, at 04:00 on 13 October 2025, to a fatal collision on the southbound lane of the Asian Highway in Moo 7, Wang Mai Subdistrict, Pabon District, Phatthalung Province. A 28-year-old man, Arivat Nokkhaw from Padang Besar, Sadao District, Songkhla Province, who was deaf and mute, was found dead on the road with severe injuries. Car debris was discovered nearby, suggesting a hit-and-run incident.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375892-deaf-mute-man-killed-in-hit-run-on-asian-highway/

 

Foreign ‘Illegal Guide’ Threatens Chinese Tourists Over Shopping
 

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The tourism sector was faced with a controversy on 13 October after a video surfaced showing a foreign tour guide threatening Chinese tourists who refused to buy goods from a local shop. The incident, shared on the Facebook page “Thai Tourism Industry,” showed the man shouting on a tour bus and warning passengers that he would prevent them from returning to China if they did not make purchases as instructed. The guide, believed to be operating illegally, also forced a passenger to delete a video recording of the altercation once he noticed he was being filmed.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375893-foreign-‘illegal-guide’-threatens-chinese-tourists-over-shopping/

 

Family Land Dispute Turns Deadly in Phetchaburi

 

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A 55-year-old man was fatally stabbed, on 13 October 2025, by his nephew during a land dispute in Bang Khun Thai, Ban Laem District, Phetchaburi Province. The victim, Mr Supharerk “Redah” Sinsawat, was found dead in the middle of his shrimp and seafood purchasing yard, with multiple stab wounds to his chest, torso and arm. The suspect, Mr Anan Emawat, 48, surrendered to police at the scene with a 1.5-metre long glaive and a one-foot long sharp metal scraper used in the attack.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375894-family-land-dispute-turns-deadly-in-phetchaburi/

 

Pattaya Police Arrest Motorbike Driver Who Punched Indian
 

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Pattaya police have swiftly arrested a 37-year-old Thai motorcycle taxi driver after he allegedly punched a 52-year-old Indian tourist, causing him to fall and suffer a serious head injury. The altercation occurred early on October 13 near the entrance to Runway Market on Pattaya Second Road, after the tourist reportedly attempted to urinate by the roadside. The suspect was identified and detained within hours following a rapid investigation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375895-pattaya-police-arrest-motorbike-driver-who-punched-indian/

 

Gold Card Health Scheme Faces Urgent Reform Demands

 

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In a stark warning, Prof Dr Somsak Tiamkao, director of Khon Kaen University's Srinagarind Hospital, has called for urgent reforms in Thailand's universal healthcare. He argues for public co-payments to maintain services amidst financial challenges and increasing hospital debts. Addressing the National Health Security Office (NHSO), he emphasised transparent communication regarding the "Gold Card" scheme's shortcomings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1375911-gold-card-health-scheme-faces-urgent-reform-demands/

 

Thai-Aussie Couple Reports Police Extortion Incident in Pattaya

 

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A Thai woman and her Australian husband claim a police officer extorted 20,000 baht from them in Pattaya on October 13. Mint, the 25-year-old Thai woman, recounted the alleged incident while seeking to reclaim the money. According to her, the situation unfolded at Mueang Pattaya Police Station when her husband was detained for allegedly not paying a bar bill.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1375947-thai-aussie-couple-reports-police-extortion-incident-in-pattaya/

 

Four Israeli Soldiers Arrested at Koh Pha Ngan Drug Party

 

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Four Israeli soldiers have been arrested after a drug party was busted at a villa on Koh Pha Ngan, Surat Thani. The arrest followed a complaint by a French tourist about loud music and disturbances at the villa. Police discovered drugs, leading to charges of possession for personal use.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1375949-four-israeli-soldiers-arrested-at-koh-pha-ngan-drug-party/

 

Manhunt for Indian Who Assaulted Phuket Ladyboy, Stole B10K

 

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An Indian man is on the run after allegedly attacking a ladyboy in Phuket and stealing 10,000 baht from her. The incident occurred yesterday, October 13, in the victim's rented room. The ladyboy has since shared her story with local media to help in tracking down the suspect.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1375951-manhunt-for-indian-who-assaulted-phuket-ladyboy-stole-b10k/

 

Flooding Affects 15 Thai Provinces, Central Plain Hit Hard

 

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Flooding persists across Thailand, with 15 provinces affected, particularly in the Central Plain. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reports stable or declining water levels. Ayutthaya is the hardest-hit area, impacting 50,026 households.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1375952-flooding-affects-15-thai-provinces-central-plain-hit-hard/

 

ASEAN Summit: Trump Aims to Broker Thailand-Cambodia Peace

 

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US President Donald Trump is set to visit Malaysia on October 26, as confirmed by Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan. The visit coincides with significant developments regarding a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia. A deadly conflict that erupted in July over border tensions resulted in substantial casualties and displacements, making Trump's visit pivotal.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1375953-asean-summit-trump-aims-to-broker-thailand-cambodia-peace/

 

Malaysian Police Chief Urges Thailand Border Wall Plan

 

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Kelantan Police Chief Mohd Yusoff Mamat has reiterated a call for constructing a wall along Malaysia's border with Thailand’s Narathiwat province. The proposed wall aims to combat smuggling and mitigate flooding from the Golok River into Kelantan. Despite utilizing technology like security cameras and drones, Mamat highlights the challenges in controlling illegal crossings along the narrow river, which allows quick passage.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1375954-malaysian-police-chief-urges-thailand-border-wall-plan/

 

Thailand Targets 12M Tourists for High Season

 

Fireworks at Vijit Chao Phraya 2024 | Photo via Thailand Update/Facebook

 

Thailand aims to attract 12 million international visitors during the upcoming high season through four major events: the Amazing Marathon, Maha Loy Krathong 2025, Vijit Chao Phraya Light Festival, and the Amazing Thailand Countdown. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organizing these events to attract both short and long-haul tourists, expecting them to significantly boost tourism revenue.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1375956-thailand-targets-12m-tourists-for-high-season/

 

Soldiers Arrest Thais Attempting to Enter Cambodia Illegally

 

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A unit of soldiers patrolling the Thai-Cambodian border at Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo province, intercepted a group of eight Thais on October 13, who were attempting to cross into Poipet, Cambodia. The group, consisting of six men and two women, was aiming to work in gambling website operations without passports. They planned to earn between 18,000 to 22,000 baht monthly.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1375957-soldiers-arrest-thais-attempting-to-enter-cambodia-illegally/

 

NBTC Eyes 6GHz Band to Enhance Digital Economy

 

NBTC meets with U.S. Embassy officials and representatives from the Wi-Fi Alliance, Meta, Cisco, and HPE Aruba to discuss the development of Thailand’s 6GHz spectrum at the NBTC headquarters, Bangkok | Photo via NBTC

 

Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), together with the United States and the Wi-Fi Alliance, has initiated discussions to leverage the 6GHz spectrum, aiming to boost the country's digital economy. These discussions encompassed trials at Ramathibodi Hospital, revealing significant advancements in network performance using the full 6GHz band. Results showed data throughput more than doubled, and latency was reduced by 400%, highlighting potential benefits for virtual and distance learning.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1375958-nbtc-eyes-6ghz-band-to-enhance-digital-economy/

 

Heroin Laced with Fentanyl Smuggled via Thailand

 

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Thailand's Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has issued a warning about heroin laced with fentanyl being smuggled through the country, often disguised as bars of soap, to reach third countries. Pol. Lt. Col. Suriya Singhakamol, the ONCB’s secretary-general, highlighted the extreme potency of fentanyl, noting it is 100 times more potent than morphine and extremely lethal in small doses.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1375959-heroin-laced-with-fentanyl-smuggled-via-thailand/

 

Bangkok Tops Asia's Best Holiday Destination List for 2025

 

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Bangkok has been named the best holiday destination in Asia for 2025 by Smart Travel Asia, maintaining its position for the second year in a row. The accolade is based on the opinions of hundreds of thousands of travellers and readers globally, acknowledging the city's vibrant 24-hour culture, cuisine, shopping, and hospitality. This recognition highlights Bangkok’s appeal as a bustling city that offers diverse experiences, reinforcing its status as a leading travel hotspot.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1375960-bangkok-tops-asias-best-holiday-destination-list-for-2025/

 

Mentally Ill Woman Breaks Into Official's Home in Thailand

 

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A mentally ill Thai woman broke into a government official's home in Udon Thani, Isaan province, making herself at ease by drinking alcohol, taking a shower, and cooking. The home's owner, Aoy, found the intruder, identified as Film, inside the rented property and contacted the Ban Dung Police Station. Aoy recorded a video showing Film wrapped in a towel with belongings scattered, providing evidence of the break-in.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1375961-mentally-ill-woman-breaks-into-officials-home-in-thailand/

 

Knife Fight Injures Two at Thai Convenience Store

 

Scene where an argument between the pair initially took place | Photo via KhaoSod

 

A violent altercation involving knives occurred in Nonthaburi’s Pak Kret district, Thailand, leaving two men injured. The confrontation took place outside a convenience store on Tiwanon Road, involving 37-year-old Thanongsak and 19-year-old Lapphon. Police arrived at the scene shortly after midnight, finding Thanongsak with a knife in his back, while Lapphon sustained injuries to his neck and arm.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1375962-knife-fight-injures-two-at-thai-convenience-store/