Naked Foreigner Causes Chaos at Busy Pattaya Intersection

 

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A bizarre incident unfolded in Pattaya as police swiftly responded to reports of a foreign man, unclothed and causing chaos at a busy intersection. The individual, believed to be around 40 years old, was seen standing in the nude at the South Pattaya Second Road traffic lights. Disruptions escalated as the man allegedly began pounding on passing cars.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1376487-naked-foreigner-causes-chaos-at-busy-pattaya-intersection/

Thailand's Aviation Fee Hikes May Impact Tourism Recovery

 

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Thailand's recent and proposed increases in aviation service fees, including the implementation of the 300-baht tourism tax, might challenge airlines already operating with marginal profits, potentially affecting the country's efforts to revive tourism to pre-pandemic levels. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1376494-thailands-aviation-fee-hikes-may-impact-tourism-recovery/

Thailand’s E-Commerce Surpasses Traditional Retail Sales

 

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Thailand's e-commerce market is experiencing significant growth, even amid economic slowdowns. Major players like Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok are driving an increase in spending, with key sectors such as essential goods, fashion, and cosmetics witnessing substantial sales. The sector is growing at an annual rate of 12–15% as more consumers turn to digital shopping.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1376498-thailand’s-e-commerce-surpasses-traditional-retail-sales/

Thai Red Cross Faces Calls to Revise Blood Donation Form

 

 

LGBTQ+ advocates in Thailand are pressuring the Thai Red Cross's National Blood Centre to alter their blood donation application form. This follows an Administrative Court decision that maintained a ban on LGBTQ+ blood donations, citing public safety. Critics argue that the court’s Sept 19 ruling failed to address important concerns within the form, leading to calls for a more inclusive screening approach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1376495-thai-red-cross-faces-calls-to-revise-blood-donation-form/

Foreign Man Criticised for Push-Ups on Phuket Road

 

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A foreign man has drawn widespread criticism from Thai netizens after being filmed performing push-ups on a public road in Phuket. The incident, captured on a viral TikTok video, sparked debate about safety and respect for traffic laws. Many social media users condemned the stunt as reckless and inappropriate, while others expressed amusement at the man’s unusual behaviour.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1376528-foreign-man-criticised-for-push-ups-on-phuket-road/

 

Russian Man Arrested for Illegal Vehicle Rentals on Koh Phangan

 

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Koh Phangan tourism police in Surat Thani Province arrested 37-year-old Russian national Mikhail Shatskii, on 20 October 2025, for operating an unlicensed motorcycle and car rental service. The arrest followed a tip-off about his bamboo-shed shop on Ban Maduea Wan, along Thong Sala–Chalok Lam Road. Police conducted a sting operation with a undercover officer posing as a customer, resulting in Shatskii handing over a Mitsubishi car and 2,000 baht in cash before being detained.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1376529-russian-man-arrested-for-illegal-vehicle-rentals-on-koh-phangan/

 

Woman Injured in Self-Harm Incident at Pattaya Bar
 

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The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre in Pattaya received a report, at 01:30 on 19 October 2025, of a self-harm incident at a beer bar on Pattaya Beach Road 13/2, Chonburi. Rescue volunteers arrived at the scene to find a 35-year-old woman, identified as Ms. Natty, with a neck injury and bleeding, lying on the floor awaiting assistance. She received first aid before being rushed to hospital for further treatment, while nearby tourists were visibly alarmed by the incident.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1376530-woman-injured-in-self-harm-incident-at-pattaya-bar/

 

Bangkok’s Major Bus Terminals to Stay, Relocation Scrapped

 

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The Ministry of Transport has confirmed that Bangkok's three main intercity bus terminals - Mo Chit 2, Ekkamai, and Sai Tai - will not relocate to Bang Sue Grand Station as previously considered. Instead, plans focus on enhancing the existing facilities and transport connectivity. Deputy Transport Minister Mallika Jiraphanwanich announced the decision aligns with the government's policy to improve infrastructure under Transport Co., Ltd.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1376531-bangkok’s-major-bus-terminals-to-stay-relocation-scrapped/

 

Foreign Driver Condemned for Reckless Driving in Phuket
 

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A foreign man has come under heavy criticism after being filmed driving dangerously in Phuket’s Patong area on October 18. The video, which went viral on Thai social media the following day, showed the man’s luxury car accelerating and weaving through traffic on a crowded road. Many netizens condemned the driver’s behaviour as reckless and a threat to public safety.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1376532-foreign-driver-condemned-for-reckless-driving-in-phuket/

 

Hospital Files Complaint After Pickup Blocks Ambulance

 

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Personnel from Plai Phraya Hospital in Krabi Province filed a complaint, on 20 October 2025, after a pickup truck blocked an emergency ambulance, delaying transport of a critically ill patient to Krabi Hospital. The delay, lasting more than 10 minutes, possibly lead to the patient’s death during treatment at Krabi Hospital. Hospital staff presented evidence including CCTV footage and eyewitness statements to the Plai Phraya Police Station.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1376534-hospital-files-complaint-after-pickup-blocks-ambulance/

 

Woman on Motorcycle Decapitated by Lorry at Traffic Lights
 

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A 45-year-old woman was tragically killed when a ten-wheeled truck ran over her motorcycle at a traffic light in Buriram. The collision occurred at around 11:00, on October 20 at the Nang Rong Post Office intersection in Nang Rong district. Police and rescue teams arrived to find the victim, identified as Mrs. Anchalee from Chok Chai district, Nakhon Ratchasima, dead at the scene, having been decapitated, as she was dragged under the wheels.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1376535-woman-on-motorcycle decapitated by-lorry-at-traffic-lights/

 

Miss Universe Sri Lanka Crown Found After Bangkok Taxi Mix-Up
 

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A Sri Lankan tourist who accidentally left her Miss Universe crown in a Bangkok taxi has been reunited with it following swift action by Tourist Police. The incident occurred on October 20, when Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2025, Lihasha Lindsay-White, realised she had left her crown and dress inside a taxi after arriving in central Bangkok. She immediately contacted the 1155 Tourist Service Centre to report the loss of her valuable belongings.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1376537-miss-universe-sri-lanka-crown-found-after-bangkok-taxi-mix-up/

 

Japanese Tourists Accused of Harassing Pattaya Hairdresser
 

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A Pattaya hairdresser has vowed to file a police complaint against a group of four Japanese tourists accused of sexually harassing her while she was cutting one of their hair. The incident, which occurred on 19 October 2025, was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral, drawing widespread condemnation online. Authorities will be asked to take legal action over what the victim described as a humiliating and disrespectful experience.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1376538-japanese-tourists-accused-of-harassing-pattaya-hairdresser/

 

Thai Woman in London Says Stranger Tried to Push Her Under Bus
 

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A Thai woman living in London has appealed for legal assistance after surviving an attack in the heart of the city, claiming a man tried to push her in front of a moving bus at Piccadilly Circus. She says police have yet to provide any update on the case, even after providing a call reference number.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1376539-thai-woman-in-london-says-stranger-tried-to-push-her-under-bus/

 

Bangkok Road Collapse: Ground Filled, Pedestrian Access Restored
 

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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt visited the site of the collapsed section of Samsen Road in front of Vachira Hospital, Dusit District, on 20 October 2025. Authorities have filled the ground with 1,800 cubic metres of crushed compacted stone, making it safe for pedestrians to cross. Monitoring shows the filled soil remains stable and no movement has been detected in surrounding buildings.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1376540-bangkok-road-collapse-ground-filled-pedestrian-access-restored/

 

Police Patrol Car Hits 6-Year-Old During Drug Chase
 

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A six-year-old boy was critically injured after a police patrol car driver, from Nakhon Phanom City Police Station, lost control and crashed into him while chasing suspected drug offenders. The collision occurred on 19 October in Ban Mueang Kao, Tha Kho subdistrict, during a high-speed pursuit of two suspicious motorcycles believed to be linked to drug activity.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1376541-police-patrol-car-hits-6-year-old-during-drug-chase/

 

Nurse Arrested for 58-M Baht Ponzi Scam Targeting Colleagues
 

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Police have arrested a 36-year-old nurse accused of defrauding her colleagues in a fraudulent investment scheme involving more than 58 million baht in circulating funds. The suspect, identified as Ms. Kanyarat, was detained on 19 October 2025 in Tambon Khulu, Trakan Phuetphon District, Ubon Ratchathani Province, under a warrant issued by the Phra Khanong Criminal Court on 5 September 2025.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1376567-nurse-arrested-for-58-m-baht-ponzi-scam-targeting-colleagues/

 

Last Image of Belarusian Model in Thailand Released

 

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Thai immigration authorities released the final image of Belarusian model Vera Kravtsova before she left Thailand, challenging claims she was abducted while in the country. The photo and accompanying data are aimed at refuting assertions linked to her subsequent murder in Myanmar. Kravtsova was reportedly involved in horrific events in Myanmar, including kidnapping and demands for ransom.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1376604-last-image-of-belarusian-model-in-thailand-released/

Thai High-Speed Rail Stalled Amid Contractual Disputes

 

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Thailand's $6.8 billion high-speed rail project, intended to connect Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao airports, is on the verge of collapse nearly six years after the signing of a public-private partnership contract. Asia Era One Company, the project’s private partner, has not met the required conditions to proceed, stalling development due to multiple factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1376607-thai-high-speed-rail-stalled-amid-contractual-disputes/

 

Thai Doctor Warns: Too Much Porn May Harm Your Sex Life

 

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A Thai forensic medicine expert has raised concerns about the harmful effects of excessive porn consumption, which could lead to erectile dysfunction and strained relationships, particularly among young men. Associate Professor Dr. Weerasak Charuschaisri from Srinakharinwirot University shared his insights on Facebook, highlighting research that links heavy porn usage to sexual health issues. His post has triggered conversations about this often overlooked problem in Thai society.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1376608-thai-doctor-warns-too-much-porn-may-harm-your-sex-life/

 

Phuket Underpass Project Cancelled Amid Resident Concerns

 

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The Heroines Monument underpass project in Thalang, Phuket, initially planned to alleviate traffic congestion, has been cancelled. The decision by the Department of Highways to halt the 2.38-billion baht venture follows significant opposition from local residents worried about exacerbating traffic and flood conditions. Concerns revolved around potential gridlock and flooding heightened by construction activities on the already congested Thepkrasattri Road.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1376609-phuket-underpass-project-cancelled-amid-resident-concerns/

 

Weak Tourist Inflows Affect Baht's Year-End Performance

 

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The Thai baht's expected year-end rally may be subdued due to a decline in Chinese tourists and forecasts of interest rate cuts. Analysts predict the baht to rise about 1% against the dollar by the end of the year, a notable decrease from its typical year-end performance. Export limitations are also expected to hinder its upward trajectory.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1376612-weak-tourist-inflows-affect-bahts-year-end-performance/

 

Phuket Set to Become Andaman's Main Transport Hub

 

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Phuket is gearing up to become the Andaman region's primary transport hub, as announced by Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. The ambitious plan involves nine major infrastructure projects totaling 130 billion baht, targeting improvements in logistics and mobility across southern provinces. Key officials, including Phuket's governor and representatives from vital transportation agencies, have backed the proposal.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1376613-phuket-set-to-become-andamans-main-transport-hub/

 

Thailand's Winter 2025 Begins with Mixed Weather Pattern

 

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Thailand officially begins its winter season on October 23, 2025, as announced by the Thai Meteorological Department. The Northern and Northeastern regions will experience the onset of cold weather, while the South continues to face heavy rains, raising concerns about potential floods and frost. This transition occurs about a week later than the usual date.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1376615-thailands-winter-2025-begins-with-mixed-weather-pattern/

 

Abhisit Uses Taylor Swift Lyrics to Rally Democrat Party

 

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Abhisit Vejjajiva, Thailand's Democrat Party leader, has drawn inspiration from Taylor Swift’s latest album to rejuvenate the party's popularity amid political turbulence. Despite facing defections, Abhisit is determined to restore support and has highlighted Swift's lyrics as a motivating factor. The ex-Prime Minister disclosed his challenges and strategies during an interview with CU Radio.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1376616-abhisit-uses-taylor-swift-lyrics-to-rally-democrat-party/

 

Thailand Faces 100 Billion Baht Loss from Border Dispute

 

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Thailand's government, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, predicts disruptions to cross-border trade with Cambodia could result in losses totaling 100 billion baht this year. The ongoing territorial conflict caused the closure of border crossings, leading to Thai businesses incurring losses of 15 billion baht monthly, as reported from last week's economic committee meeting minutes.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1376619-thailand-faces-100-billion-baht-loss-from-border-dispute/

 

PM Anutin Hints at Early Parliament Dissolution

 

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has announced his authority to dissolve Parliament at his discretion, suggesting it could occur before the planned end of January deadline. His leadership began in September within a minority coalition government, increasing speculation about a potential dissolution to preempt a likely censure motion by the opposition. Anutin hinted at a possible December dissolution, which might thwart the government's vulnerabilities in forthcoming debates.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1376620-pm-anutin-hints-at-early-parliament-dissolution/

 

Thailand Warns Cambodia: Last Chance for Border Negotiations

 

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Tensions have escalated between Thailand and Cambodia as Thailand’s Defence Minister, General Nattapol Nakphanit, issued an ultimatum regarding ongoing border negotiations. Speaking on October 21 at Government House, General Nattapol warned that the upcoming Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee (GBC) meeting would be the last if progress isn’t made, affecting the ASEAN Summit and future peace deals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1376621-thailand-warns-cambodia-last-chance-for-border-negotiations/

 

Bangkok's Lumpini Park Preps for Centennial Celebrations

 

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Bangkok officials are expediting renovations at Lumpini Park for centennial celebrations honoring its founder, King Vajiravudh. The event, scheduled from November 20-25, will highlight the park's historical significance and the monarch's role in urban development. Significant upgrades include a new walkway linking the Lumpini-Benchakitti Green Bridge, restoration of key park areas, and enhancements for accessibility and enjoyment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1376631-bangkoks-lumpini-park-preps-for-centennial-celebrations/

 

Bangkok Murder-Suicide: Family of Three Found Dead

 

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A former shooting athlete in Bangkok committed a murder-suicide today, October 21, killing his wife and daughter before taking his own life. Police suspect mental issues stemming from his father’s recent death as the motive. The incident occurred in a four-storey house in the Bangkok Noi district, where police discovered the bodies at 9.10 am.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1376632-bangkok-murder-suicide-family-of-three-found-dead/