Tourists Face 100000 Fine for Banned Sunscreens in Thai Parks

 

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The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has issued a warning to tourists visiting marine national parks: using sunscreens containing chemicals harmful to coral reefs could result in fines of up to 100,000 baht. The announcement came on October 16, 2025, as part of efforts to protect the long-term health of Thailand’s marine ecosystems.

 

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Thai Singer Offers 500,000 Baht Reward for Lost Beloved Toy

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Thai singer Kratae, known for her R Siam hits, has offered a 500,000 baht reward for the return of her cherished toy dog, Booby, which she accidentally left on a first-class flight. The incident left her in tears, as she expressed frustration with the airline for failing to alert her during landing.

 

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Drunk Chinese Man Stabs Pattaya Officer with Pen Outside Mall
 

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A drunken Chinese man went on a rampage and stabbed a municipal officer’s hand with a pen in front of a popular Pattaya shopping mall in the early hours of the morning. The incident occurred at around 01:30 on October 18 on Second Road. Authorities from Pattaya City’s municipal enforcement team detained the suspect, believed to be a Chinese national aged between 35 and 40, who was reportedly in a violent and incoherent state.

 

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Two Israelis Arrested in Koh Phangan Business Raids

 

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Police have arrested two Israeli nationals and six Thai and Myanmar workers in a coordinated crackdown on illegally operated businesses on the resort island of Koh Phangan. The operation forms part of an ongoing national campaign against foreign investors using Thai nominees to bypass business ownership laws.

 

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Chiang Mai Police Bust Wealth888 Gambling Website
 

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Chiang Mai provincial police have dismantled an online gambling network operating under the name Wealth888 and arrested a 27-year-old man from Songkhla who managed the site’s computer systems. The raid, carried out on 17 October, uncovered extensive electronic evidence linking the suspect to a large-scale illegal betting operation.

 

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Nephew Shoots Mentally Ill Uncle Dead in Nong Khai

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A 40-year-old man in Nong Khai has been arrested after allegedly shooting his mentally ill uncle dead in the middle of a local road. The incident occurred around 09:50 on 17 October in Soi Sombun, Samakkhi community, Hat Kham subdistrict, Mueang district. Police, forensic officers and rescue workers arrived to find the body of a 53-year-old man lying face-up on the road with several gunshot wounds.

 

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Drug Raid at Bangkok Nightclub Nets Nigerian Dealer
 

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A narcotics raid in central Bangkok has led to the arrest of a Nigerian drug dealer and two Thai staff members, with multiple illegal substances seized and over 20 partygoers testing positive for drugs. The operation took place in the early hours of 18 October, when more than 100 officers from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and related agencies raided a popular nightclub in the Ratchaprarop area that reportedly stayed open until morning.

 

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7-Year-Old Fatally Struck by Lightning in Mukdahan
 

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A seven-year-old boy tragically died after being struck by lightning while playing under a tree in Ban Luean Charoen, Moo 4, Dong Luang subdistrict, Dong Luang district, Mukdahan province, at around 16:00 on 17 October 2015. The child, identified as Montakan, suffered severe burns to his clothing and body and rescue teams confirmed his death at the scene.

 

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Police Seize 21,000 Illegal Herbal Products in Phra Nakhon Raid
 

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Consumer protection police, in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), raided a well-known herbal shop in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district on 17 October, seizing over 21,000 unregistered products valued at more than 5 million baht. The raid followed complaints about illegal herbal remedies being sold online and distributed nationwide. One suspect was arrested at the scene.

 

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Deputy PM Consults Security Agencies on MOU 43-44 Review
 

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Deputy Prime Minister Bawornsak Uwanno convened a meeting with relevant security agencies at the Government House Secretariat to discuss potential approaches to cancelling MOU 43-44. Attendees included Defence Minister Gen. Nattapol Nakpanich, Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiyachon Chidchob, Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthamcharoen and other security officials. The discussion focused on evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of terminating the MOU.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1376366-deputy-pm-consults-security-agencies-on-mou-43-44-review/

 

19-Year-Old Stabbed to Death at Samut Sakhon 7-Eleven
 

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A 19-year-old man was fatally stabbed at a 7-Eleven convenience store in Talad Thong Thammikaram, Tha Sai subdistrict, Mueang Samut Sakhon district, at around 03:00, on 18 October 2025. The victim, identified as Mr. Phuthipong from Wang Thong subdistrict, Phakdi Chumphon district, Chaiyaphum province, sustained multiple stab wounds to the neck, right arm and back. Police apprehended the suspect immediately at the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1376367-19-year-old-stabbed-to-death-at-samut-sakhon-7-eleven/

 

Warning Issued Over Illegal LPG Refilling of Household Cylinders
 

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Authorities and energy experts have warned the public against refilling household cooking gas cylinders with LPG at service stations, citing serious safety risks and legal penalties. The alert comes after reports from Ubon Ratchathani and Roi Et provinces revealed a growing trend of residents carrying domestic gas cylinders to LPG stations due to rising household gas prices.

 

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Gunmen Kill Tambon Official After Prayers in Pattani
 

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A subdistrict administrative officer was shot dead in his car in a daylight attack outside a mosque in Yarang district, Pattani, on 17 October. The killing, described by police as brutal and deliberate, has prompted a large-scale manhunt after the attackers fled the scene and later burned their getaway vehicle in a nearby rubber plantation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1376368-gunmen-kill-tambon-official-after-prayers-in-pattani/

 

 

 “Mark” Returns as New Democrat Party Leader with 96% Vote
 

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Former Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, also known as “Mark,” was elected on 18 October 2025, as the party’s new head in an extraordinary general meeting held at the Miracle Grand Convention Hotel in Laksi, Bangkok. The election was uncontested and Abhisit received overwhelming support from party members.

 

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Teen Girl Jumps to Death After Family Dispute in Bangkok
 

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A 13-year-old girl died after jumping from the 17th floor of a condominium in the Asoke-Din Daeng area of Bangkok. The tragedy occurred shortly after the girl returned home from her stepmother’s house, reportedly following a brief disagreement with her mother over her future. The incident has left the mother devastated, as she witnessed her daughter’s fatal fall.

 

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Bomb Thrown in Samut Prakan Mall Gold Shop Robbery
 

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A gold shop robbery at a shopping mall in Samut Prakan on 18 October 2025 caused panic among shoppers after a man threw a ping-pong bomb before attempting to flee with stolen gold worth over one million baht. The incident, which took place around 14:00 at a mall in Bang Sao Thong District, prompted a swift response from local police, who quickly secured the scene. No injuries were reported despite the chaos.

 

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DLT to Introduce 10–20 Baht Rush Hour Taxi Fee from December
 

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The Ministry of Transport has announced plans to introduce an additional 10–20 baht service charge for taxi rides during rush hours starting in December 2025. The move aims to reduce the widespread problem of taxi drivers refusing passengers during peak traffic periods and late-night hours. The adjustment will not affect the base fare, which remains at 35 baht, but will apply only as a service fee during designated times.

 

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Drug Kingpin Caught in Bangkok Condo
 

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Police have arrested 37-year-old Suriyah, also known as “Phueak Sarapleng,” a key drug trafficking leader in Nakhon Si Thammarat, on 18 October 2025. He was apprehended hiding in a condominium in Bangkok’s Laksi district while allegedly continuing to coordinate drug distribution in southern provinces. Authorities seized evidence linking him to the supply of methamphetamine and other illegal drugs.

 

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Chemicals Seized in Samut Prakan to Curb Drug Production
 

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Pol. Col. Suriya Singhakmon, Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), on 17 October 2025, led a team to inspect a chemical factory in Samut Prakan under the proactive “NO Chemical No Drugs” policy. Authorities seized more than 19 tonnes of sodium carbonate and over 4 tonnes of ammonium chloride for 30 days to allow the company to present supporting documentation. The move aims to prevent industrial chemicals from being diverted into illicit drug production.

 

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Stone Pouring Starts in Vajira Hospital Sinkhole Repair
 

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Repair work on the massive sinkhole that opened in front of Vajira Hospital on Samsen Road is progressing steadily, according to an update from the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) on 18 October 2025. The latest phase involves pouring 175 cubic metres of aggregate stone into the affected area following the completion of sand filling, which used around 9,400 cubic metres of material.

 

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Taxi Driver, 72, Found Murdered in Chaiyaphum River
 

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A 72-year-old motorcycle taxi driver was found dead in a river in Chaiyaphum province on the morning of 18 October 2025. The victim’s head was covered with a green sack and he had suffered a fatal blow to the back of the head, along with two additional injuries from a blunt object. Authorities have launched an urgent investigation to locate the perpetrator.

 

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Injured Baby Elephant ‘Khaotom’ Showing Steady Improvement
 

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Veterinarians at the Bueng Chawak Wildlife Development Centre in Suphan Buri have reported continued improvement in the condition of “Khaotom,” a young female wild elephant rescued after becoming separated from her herd and sustaining injuries. The calf is now eating and drinking normally, passing clear urine in good volume, and showing better overall health, though her stool remains semi-liquid.

 

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Pickup Blocks Ambulance, Critical Patient Dies in Krabi
 

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A hospital in Krabi has issued a formal statement after a pickup truck blocked an ambulance, preventing medical staff from loading a critically ill patient who later died. The incident, which occurred at Plai Phraya Hospital on the night of October 16, 2025, has sparked widespread concern about emergency access and public cooperation with medical responders.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1376380-pickup-blocks-ambulance-critical-patient-dies-in-krabi/

 

Three Indian Men Arrested After Attack in Pattaya
 

 

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Chonburi Immigration Police have arrested three Indian nationals accused of assaulting a compatriot in a jealous rage at a restaurant in South Pattaya. The incident, which occurred on 17 October 2025, left the victim with a head wound requiring seven stitches. Officers swiftly tracked down the suspects, raiding a room in Soi Ko Phai the following day and taking three men into custody.

 

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Stoned Chon Buri Shopkeeper Arrested After Knife Rampage
 

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A grocery shop owner in Chon Buri was arrested after allegedly using cannabis and threatening residents with a knife while wearing a belt of ammunition. The incident occurred around 21:00 on October 16, in Soi Thung Klon Tal Man 14, Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung District. Residents called authorities in panic after the man’s aggressive and erratic behaviour escalated.

 

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Chinese Man Falls from Pattaya Hotel Balcony After Panic Escape
 

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A Chinese tourist sustained injuries after falling from the third floor of a hotel near Bali Hai Pier, South Pattaya, early on October 19, 2025. Rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation and Pattaya City Police responded to the incident at around 04.35, following reports of a man falling from height. The tourist, believed to be aged between 30 and 40, suffered multiple abrasions on his body and broken left leg and was taken to hospital for urgent treatment.

 

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Toddler Injured After Being Run Over by Car at Pattaya Market

 

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A two-and-a-half-year-old boy was injured after being run over by a car near the entrance of Chao Sua Market in Soi Noen Plub Wan, Nong Prue Subdistrict, shortly before midnight on October 18. Rescue officers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation and a hospital emergency unit quickly responded to the scene following reports of the incident.

 

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Drunken Ex-Boxer from Denmark Climbs Roof in Phuket Frenzy

 

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A former Danish boxer caused alarm in a Phuket neighbourhood on the afternoon of October 18 when he drunkenly climbed onto the roof of a residence and threatened to jump, prompting a swift and coordinated police response. Officers from Karon Police Station received a report at 15:35, of a foreign man behaving frantically in Soi Namdeum Green, Karon Subdistrict, Mueang District and quickly moved to the scene with local rescue officials and residents.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1376387-drunken-ex-boxer-from-denmark-climbs-roof-in-phuket-frenzy/

 

UPDATE
Cambodian Suspect Arrested After Gold Heist & Bomb Attack

 

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Immigration Police have arrested a Cambodian man accused of throwing a ping pong bomb and robbing a gold shop in Samut Prakan before trying to flee across the border. The suspect was captured at the Ban Laem permanent border checkpoint in Pong Nam Ron District, Chanthaburi Province, on the morning of October 19. Officers intercepted him after receiving intelligence that the man was attempting to escape Thailand following the high-profile robbery.

 

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Khon Kaen Taxi Driver Murdered, Suspect Dumps Body in Chaiyaphum

 

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A shocking murder occurred on 18 October 2025, when a Khon Kaen motorcycle taxi driver, Mr. Prasert, 72, was killed and his body dumped in a canal in Kud Chum Saeng Subdistrict, Nong Bua Daeng District, Chaiyaphum Province. The suspect, later identified as Mr. Nirun, 59, reportedly used a rock to strike the victim and covered his head with a green sack, leaving multiple blunt and sharp-force injuries.

 

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