Jealousy Leads to Alleged Assault on Thai Woman in South Korea

 

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A South Korean man allegedly poured hot water over his Thai girlfriend in an attempt to disfigure her and prevent her from dating others. The incident was revealed when the Thai victim sought interpreting help through a Facebook group after being assaulted, aiming to pursue legal action against her boyfriend.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1380753-jealousy-leads-to-alleged-assault-on-thai-woman-in-south-korea/

 

Anutin and Ekniti Deny Ties to Suspect in Scam Probe

 

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Photos of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas with scam suspect Benjamin Mauerberger, known as Ben Smith, went viral shortly after a press briefing on a crackdown against major scam networks. This has led to public criticism and calls for explanations from both officials.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1380757-anutin-and-ekniti-deny-ties-to-suspect-in-scam-probe/

 

Thai Hostage's Remains Identified in Israel-Hamas Conflict
 

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Israel has confirmed the identity of the hostage remains received from Hamas as Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office announced the identification on Thursday, emphasizing that plans are underway to repatriate Sudthisak's body to Thailand in coordination with the Thai Embassy in Israel.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1380764-thai-hostages-remains-identified-in-israel-hamas-conflict/

South Korean Court Confirms Sentences in Murder Case
 

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The South Korean Supreme Court has upheld the sentences for three men convicted of murdering a fellow South Korean tourist and disposing of his body in a reservoir near Pattaya, Thailand. A 28-year-old was sentenced to life imprisonment, while a 40-year-old and a 27-year-old received 30 and 25 years respectively. The decision confirms earlier judgments by the Court of Appeals and Changwon District Court.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1380771-south-korean-court-confirms-sentences-in-murder-case/

 

Thai Police Calm Danish Tourist After Missed Airport Bus
 

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A Danish tourist caused a disturbance at the Trat Bus Terminal on December 2 after missing the last bus to Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The man, whose name was not disclosed, was upset after arriving too late for the 6pm bus, the final service of the day. His midnight flight departure prompted a loud outburst, alarming terminal staff and bystanders.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1380773-thai-police-calm-danish-tourist-after-missed-airport-bus/

Thai Air Force Set to Buy Israel’s BARAK MX for ฿3.4bn
 

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The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is reportedly preparing to purchase the BARAK MX air-defence and missile system from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in a deal worth 3.44 billion baht. The report, published by international defence outlet Defence-Blog on 4 December 2025, said the acquisition forms part of Thailand’s integrated air-defence upgrade to strengthen protection of key national bases. If confirmed, BARAK MX would become the most advanced air-defence asset in Thailand’s current arsenal.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1380790-thai-air-force-set-to-buy-israel’s-barak-mx-for-฿34bn/

 

Mother Fatally Stabs Daughter After Drug-Fuelled Argument
 

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A 36-year-old woman was found dead in a bathroom in Udon Thani on 4 December 2025 after her mother allegedly stabbed her in the neck during a drug- and alcohol-fuelled dispute. Police from Nong Saeng Police Station responded at 11.30 to the house in Saeng Sawang, Nong Saeng district, where villagers had gathered in shock. Officers discovered the body of Kitiya, known as “Beer”, lying naked in a pool of blood with a pink towel covering her, next to a plastic bucket and basin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1380791-mother-fatally-stabs-daughter-after-drug-fuelled-argument/

 

Government to Pay 2 Million Baht for All Southern Flood Deaths
 

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The government has confirmed that families of flood victims across all eight affected southern provinces will receive 2 million baht in funeral compensation, matching the rate previously applied only in areas under the Emergency Decree. The announcement was made on 4 December 2025 by Prime Minister’s Office Minister Phumtham Prisanananthakul, who chairs the Emergency Flood Situation Operations Centre (ESC), during a meeting with governors of the flood-hit provinces. The decision aims to ensure equal assistance after weeks of severe flooding that has led to dozens of deaths and left many households waiting for relief funds.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1380792-government-to-pay-2-million-baht-for-all-southern-flood-deaths/

 

Truck Driver Loses Control on Sharp Bend in Doi Saket, 1 Dead
 

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A truck driver lost control on a steep bend in Doi Saket, Chiang Mai, on 3 December 2025, resulting in one death and four injuries. The vehicle, a Mitsubishi registered in Chiang Mai, plunged into a ravine at the Ban Pang Fan area, according to local police. Emergency services attended the scene promptly and the injured were taken to hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1380793-truck-driver-loses-control-on-sharp-bend-in-doi-saket-1-dead/

 

BGF Hands 278 Chinese Scam-Victim Detainees to Beijing
 

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The Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) transferred 278 Chinese nationals, identified as victims of scam networks, to Chinese authorities on December 4, 2025, marking a major step in ongoing cross-border operations against organised fraud. The handover involved coordination between the BGF, Myanmar immigration officers, Myawaddy police, and Karen forces, before the group was delivered to representatives from the Chinese Embassy in Thailand. All individuals were then transported across the Thai–Myanmar Friendship Bridge II in Mae Sot for screening by Thai agencies.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1380794-bgf-hands-278-chinese-scam-victim-detainees-to-beijing/

 

Drug Suspects Killed After High-Speed Chonburi Chase
 

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A dramatic police pursuit in Chonburi ended in a fatal crash on December 4, 2025, leaving two drug-trafficking suspects dead and a police officer seriously injured. The incident occurred at the entrance of Soi 6/1, Promsinga, Moo 9, Bueng subdistrict, Si Racha district, when a silver pickup truck fleeing officers slammed into the rolling steel gate of Siam Mikuron Co., Ltd. Police and rescue teams arrived to find the vehicle heavily damaged.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1380795-drug-suspects-killed-after-high-speed-chonburi-chase/

 

Surin Hit by Severe Cattle Disease Outbreak, 900 Animals Dead
 

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A major livestock disease outbreak in Surin province has killed more than 900 cattle and buffaloes, prompting urgent containment measures and emergency assistance for affected farmers. The crisis, confirmed on 4 December 2025, has caused significant economic damage to households reliant on livestock, with local officials warning farmers not to consume dead animals and to bury them properly. Authorities say the spread of foot-and-mouth disease and blood parasite infections continues to threaten the province’s 600,000 cattle and buffaloes, though efforts to control the situation are now accelerating.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1380796-surin-hit-by-severe-cattle-disease-outbreak-900-animals-dead/

 

Health Officials & Police Raid Unlicensed Pattaya Massage Shop
 

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Authorities in Chonburi shut down an unlicensed massage shop in Bang Lamung district on 3 December 2025 following complaints from local residents. The operation was led by Pol Col Tienchai Lertmaneetaweesap, Superintendent of Investigation Division 1, Provincial Police Region 2, together with senior public health officer Jirasan Meeratthanawat. Officials found the business operating without the legally required licences and providing massage services to customers at the time of the raid.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1380797-health-officials-police-raid-unlicensed-pattaya-massage-shop/

 

Fires Hit Two Factories in Chonburi’s Nong Yai District

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A fire broke out at a paper factory inside the Golden Dragon Industrial Estate in Nong Yai district, Chonburi, at about 13.30 on December 4, 2025, triggering a large-scale emergency response. Fire engines from the district and nearby areas, were deployed as flames spread rapidly across piles of paper at the facility. 
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1380799-fires-hit-two-factories-in-chonburi’s-nong-yai-district/

 

King Ordered Nationwide Dry Ice Plants to Tackle PM2.5 Pollution
 

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The King ordered the establishment of eight dry-ice production facilities to support royal rainmaking operations aimed at alleviating severe PM2.5 air pollution. The move is intended to boost the capacity for rapid and continuous cloud-seeding missions that help disperse hazardous particulates and ease public hardship. Construction initially began following the royal directive issued on 24 March 2025, with five of the facilities now completed and operational under the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1380800-king-ordered-nationwide-dry-ice-plants-to-tackle-pm25-pollution/

 

63-Year-Old Monk Killed in Pickup-Truck Crash in Mae Hong Son
 

 

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A 63-year-old monk from Ban Na Pla Jad temple tragically died after his pickup truck collided with a truck near the entrance of Tham Pla – Pha Suea National Park in Mae Hong Son. The crash occurred when the pickup’s front tyre reportedly exploded, causing the vehicle driver to lose control and crash into the truck returning from Myanmar.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1380801-63-year-old-monk-killed-in-pickup-truck-crash-in-mae-hong-son/

 

Teen Burglar Shot and Seriously Injured in Farmhouse Break-In
 

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A teenage intruder was seriously injured after being shot by a homeowner who discovered him inside a remote farmhouse in Phetchaburi late on 3 December. The incident occurred after the owner checked his security cameras, found the connection disabled and travelled to investigate the isolated property located in the middle of rice fields. Police said the break-in marked at least the fourth time the house had been targeted.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1380802-teen-burglar-shot-and-seriously-injured-in-farmhouse-break-in/

 

Nakhon Phanom Unveils ‘Mekong River Eye’ to Boost Tourism
 

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Nakhon Phanom has introduced a new landmark, the ‘Mekong River Eye’, aimed at stimulating tourism during the New Year period. The giant ferris wheel, located along the Mekong River, is currently in its testing phase and is expected to attract both residents and visitors once fully operational. Local authorities believe the attraction will further boost the province’s tourism-driven economy, which has already seen more than 3 million visitors over the past three years.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1380803-nakhon-phanom-unveils-‘mekong-river-eye’-to-boost-tourism/

 

Stepmother Denies Abuse After Child Found Naked in Field
 

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A stepmother in Nakhon Phanom has vehemently denied abusing her 12-year-old stepdaughter after the child was discovered naked in a rice field by a cattle herder. The child, reportedly a special needs student, was immediately taken for a medical and psychological examination by social development and human security officials.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1380804-stepmother-denies-abuse-after-child-found-naked-in-field/

 

Homeless Man Sleeping Under Bus Crushed to Death in Samut Prakan
 

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A homeless man seeking shelter by sleeping beneath a parked bus was killed early on 4 December 2025 when the driver unknowingly moved the vehicle. The incident occurred in a parking area of a restaurant on Sukhumvit Road in Pak Nam, opposite the Royal Naval Academy in Samut Prakan. Police and rescue workers arrived to find the victim dead at the scene with severe head injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1380805-homeless-man-sleeping-under-bus-crushed-to-death-in-samut-prakan/

 

Foreign Man Found Dead in Sea Off Pattaya Beach
 

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A foreign man was found dead after floating face-down off Pattaya Beach near Soi 2 at around 19:00 on December 4, 2025, prompting a swift police and rescue response and drawing a large crowd of shocked tourists and residents. Bystanders, including a disabled lottery vendor, had dragged the man to shore after spotting him unresponsive in the water, but he showed no signs of life. Police said early observations suggested he had been dead for several hours before being discovered.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1380806-foreign-man-found-dead-in-sea-off-pattaya-beach/

 

Ayutthaya Fire Destroys Two Homes, Kills 24 Cats in Cages

 

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An early morning fire swept through the Ton Satu community in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya on 4 December, destroying two adjoining houses and killing 24 cats trapped in cages. The blaze broke out around 03:00 at Moo 3, Khlong Suan Phlu, prompting a large emergency response after residents reported flames rapidly engulfing a wooden home. A 65-year-old woman managed to rescue her 82-year-old mother, but efforts to save the caged animals failed as the fire intensified.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1380818-ayutthaya-fire-destroys-two-homes-kills-24-cats-in-cages/

 

Man Found Bound & Stuffed in Bin on Roadside in Chanthaburi

 

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A murder investigation is underway in Chanthaburi after the body of an unidentified man was discovered bound hand and foot and stuffed inside a plastic bin left beside a roadside bamboo thicket on 4 December 2025 at around 17.30. Police, forensic teams, a duty doctor from Na Yai Am Hospital and volunteers from Sawang Katanyu Rescue Unit responded to the scene in Ban Huang Hin, Moo 6, Na Yai Am subdistrict. Officers from Na Yai Am Police Station launched an immediate search for the killers following the grim discovery.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1380826-man-found-bound-stuffed-in-bin-on-roadside-in-chanthaburi/

 

Foreign tourist accused of groping woman on Pattaya speedboat

 

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A disturbing incident has emerged in Pattaya, where a tourist is accused of groping a woman on a speedboat. The episode took place on November 24 at Bali Hai Pier but came to light after a video was shared on Facebook by the victim's boyfriend, Leo, on December 2. The video shows the tourist apparently offering help to the woman, identified as Gamgung, but allegedly moving his hand inappropriately.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1380837-foreign-tourist-accused-of-groping-woman-on-pattaya-speedboat/

 

Thais Held After Fatal Stabbing of a Cambodian in Poipet

 

A Cambodian security guard has been stabbed to death in Poipet, deepening concerns over a string of violent incidents involving Thai nationals in the border town. The attack took place early on Wednesday inside an apartment block in Borey San Xian Hor, in the busy Phsar Kandal area, where two Thai men allegedly assaulted the guard with a knife, leaving him dead at the scene. A second guard was injured but survived.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1380723-thais-held-after-fatal-stabbing-of-a-cambodian-in-poipet/

 

Questions Arise After Reporter Nattawut Ponglangka's Death

 

Nattawut Ponglanka (middle) | Photo via Channel 8

 

Thailand's Channel 8 field reporter Nattawut Ponglangka, 35, known for his investigative journalism, was found dead after he reportedly "fell asleep and never woke up." His death, announced by fellow reporter Ice Sarawat Kijpanit on November 30, has raised numerous questions and drawn significant media attention. The unexpected nature of his passing has left colleagues and the public seeking answers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1380853-questions-arise-after-reporter-nattawut-ponglangkas-death/

 

UPDATE:

 

Public Alarm as Journalist's Cause of Death Probed

 

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Thailand's Channel 8 journalist Nattawut Ponglanka's death on November 30, 2025, has prompted suspicions following the discovery of unexplained white powder near his body. On December 5, Thanakrit Chitareerat, an assistant to the Public Health Minister, shared concerns on social media, urging authorities not to cremate the body due to suspicions of foul play. This has led to heightened scrutiny and calls for a comprehensive investigation into the cause of death.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1380853-questions-arise-after-reporter-nattawut-ponglangkas-death/#findComment-20258629

 

Thai Rock Star Ends Prison Duties Over Family Dispute

 

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Thailand's rock star Sek Loso, real name Seksan Sukpimai, has decided to cease all external work obligations while serving his sentence at Minburi Remand Prison. The decision follows an incident at the Central Women’s Correctional Institution on December 3, where his wife and daughter were denied entry to a scheduled event despite coordination with the authorities. The family was turned away due to security measures, leading to a confrontation with officials and a Facebook live stream by Sek’s wife, Wiphakorn Sukpimai, expressing her frustration.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1380854-thai-rock-star-ends-prison-duties-over-family-dispute/

 

People's Party Calls for Deputy PM's Dismissal

 

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The opposition People's Party has urged the dismissal of Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow, concerned that his continued cabinet role could impact investigations into a major transnational crime and money laundering network. Rangsiman Rome, Deputy Leader of the People’s Party, made the call after the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) in Thailand seized assets valued at approximately 10 billion baht. These assets are linked to an online scam involving Thai businesswoman Tangthai Banmahing.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1380855-peoples-party-calls-for-deputy-pms-dismissal/

 

Budget Challenges Overwhelm SEA Games Preparations

 

Anutin Charnvirakul at Parliament in Bangkok on September 5, 2025 | AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit

 

The upcoming 33rd SEA Games faced major financial and logistical issues, as confirmed by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Anutin acknowledged ongoing budget constraints, highlighting efforts by Captain Thamanat Prompow to address these concerns. These challenges intensified after Hat Yai, originally chosen as a host city, was ruled out due to flooding, necessitating a scramble for new venues.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1380857-budget-challenges-overwhelm-sea-games-preparations/