Russian Couple Fined for Indecent Act on Pattaya Beach

 

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A Russian couple faces a fine after being caught having sex on Jomtien Beach in Pattaya, Thailand, early on December 24. The incident was reported by a Thai witness around 2 am, citing discomfort caused to nearby residents and tourists. Despite the couple leaving before police arrived, multiple witnesses confirmed their actions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1382704-russian-couple-fined-for-indecent-act-on-pattaya-beach/

Foreign Suspect at Large After Attacking Bangkok Bolt Rider
 

Photo via Facebook/ Ekkasit Jitwijarn

 

A foreign man is on the run after allegedly assaulting and robbing a Bolt motorcycle taxi rider, Ekkasit Jitwijarn, in Bangkok on December 22. The incident occurred around 11:15 pm near Soi Wisut Kasat under the Rama 8 Bridge. Ekkasit shared the incident on Facebook to warn others, stating the suspect rode off with his motorcycle after attacking him.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1382685-foreign-suspect-at-large-after-attacking-bangkok-bolt-rider/

 

Cambodia Seeks GBC Ceasefire Talks as Thailand Sets Conditions
 

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Cambodia’s Ministry of Defence has formally requested ceasefire talks with Thailand under the General Border Committee (GBC) mechanism, amid continued clashes along the Thai–Cambodian border. Thailand has responded by insisting that Cambodia must demonstrate sincerity by meeting three specific conditions before any ceasefire agreement can be signed. The move signals a possible diplomatic opening but leaves immediate fighting unresolved.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382713-cambodia-seeks-gbc-ceasefire-talks-as-thailand-sets-conditions/

 

Phuket: Chaos as Foreign Tourist Allegedly Slaps Thai Woman
 

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A street altercation between a foreign tourist and a Thai woman disrupted the Patong area of Phuket on December 23. The incident began when the tourist allegedly slapped the woman, provoking a fight that involved multiple people and chairs being thrown. Footage of the chaos was shared on social media, drawing attention to the recurring issues of nightlife disturbances in the region.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1382706-phuket-chaos-as-foreign-tourist-allegedly-slaps-thai-woman/

 

Thai Woman Arrested Over Murder of German Husband
 

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Police in Prachuap Khiri Khan have arrested a Thai woman and two alleged accomplices over the killing of her German husband, whose body was found to have been left in an air-conditioned bedroom for nearly a month. The suspects are accused of jointly committing murder, with investigators saying the death had been staged to appear natural while the victim’s disappearance was concealed.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382717-thai-woman-arrested-over-murder-of-german-husband/

 

Prawit Withdraws as PM Nominee, Backs Trinuch for PPRP
 

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General Prawit Wongsuwan has withdrawn as the No.1 prime ministerial nominee of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), with Labour Minister and party secretary-general Trinuch Thienthong named to replace him. The decision, announced on 24 December 2025, immediately reshapes the party’s leadership line-up ahead of the general election while confirming that Prawit will remain party leader.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382720-prawit-withdraws-as-pm-nominee-backs-trinuch-for-pprp/

 

Australia Urges Ceasefire in Cambodia–Thailand Border Clashes
 

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The Australian government has called for an immediate ceasefire amid ongoing military clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, warning that the situation has rapidly escalated in both scale and intensity. Canberra said the continued fighting, including the use of heavy destructive weapons, is worsening humanitarian impacts on communities on both sides of the border. The statement underscored Australia’s deep concern about civilian safety and regional stability as hostilities persist.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382721-australia-urges-ceasefire-in-cambodia–thailand-border-clashes/

 

Man Dies After Shooting Himself at Phuket Firing Range
 

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A Thai man has died after shooting himself at a firing range in Phuket, with the incident witnessed by a firearms instructor during a training session. The victim was critically injured at the scene on the evening of 23 December 2025 and later pronounced dead in hospital despite emergency treatment.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382722-man-dies-after-shooting-himself-at-phuket-firing-range/

 

AI Cameras Help Thai Tourist Police Arrest Over 700 Suspects
 

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The Tourist Police have announced that more than 700 suspects wanted under arrest warrants have been apprehended nationwide through the use of artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition cameras, reinforcing security at major tourist destinations and boosting confidence among visitors.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382724-ai-cameras-help-thai-tourist-police-arrest-over-700-suspects/

 

UPDATE
Thai GBC Drafts Text Ahead of Cambodia Talks on Dec 25

 

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Thailand’s General Border Committee (GBC) secretariat has prepared a draft agreement for negotiations with Cambodia, underlining Bangkok’s readiness for bilateral talks ahead of an official joint meeting. The preparatory work is intended to streamline discussions and clarify Thailand’s position before formal engagement begins.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382713-cambodia-seeks-gbc-ceasefire-talks-as-thailand-sets-conditions/#findComment-20295009

 

Three Investors Charged Over Forest Encroachment in Surat Thani
 

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Authorities have ordered criminal proceedings against three investment groups after uncovering illegal forest encroachment linked to restaurants and luxury resorts in Surat Thani province. The investigation confirmed that the developments were built on protected forest land with no legal title, prompting immediate arrests and the seizure of the sites.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382725-three-investors-charged-over-forest-encroachment-in-surat-thani/

 

Trail Runner Finds Body in Forest at Doi Suthep Park
 

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A trail runner has made a shocking discovery after finding a man’s body in a forested area of Doi Suthep–Pui National Park in Chiang Mai, prompting a police investigation and a forensic examination to determine the cause of death. Authorities confirmed that the death remains unexplained, with no immediate signs of violence found at the scene. The incident has raised concerns among park officials and the local community, while police work to identify the deceased and notify relatives.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382726-trail-runner-finds-body-in-forest-at-doi-suthep-park/

 

Police Warn Pensioners of App Scam Targeting Retirees
 

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The national police have issued a warning to retired civil servants and elderly people after a surge in online scams in December 2025, with victims losing sums ranging from tens of thousands of baht to nearly one million baht per case. The scams involve criminals impersonating officials and tricking victims into installing malicious applications that allow remote control of their mobile phones, leading to unauthorised bank transfers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382727-police-warn-pensioners-of-app-scam-targeting-retirees/

 

Food Waste Tank Explosion Injures Worker at Bangkok Market
 

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A large food waste storage tank exploded behind a fresh market in Bangkok’s Thung Khru district on 24 December 2025, leaving one worker critically injured. The blast occurred while the man was cutting the tank to dismantle it for scrap, causing severe injuries that required urgent hospital treatment. Emergency services secured the scene and transported the victim to hospital as police began an investigation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382728-food-waste-tank-explosion-injures-worker-at-bangkok-market/

 

Anutin Unveils ‘National Fence’ Policy & 100,000 Volunteers
 

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The Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul on 24 December 2025 unveiled a major security and border economy policy branded the “national fence”, alongside a proposal to recruit 100,000 volunteer soldiers on four-year contracts with a monthly salary of 12,000 baht. The announcement signals the party’s readiness to contest the next general election with a platform focused on security, economic stability and social protection, positioning itself as an experienced governing option.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382729-anutin-unveils-‘national-fence’-policy-100000-volunteers/

 

Bangkok Continues Road Repairs Outside Vajira Hospital
 

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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration officials are continuing the restoration of the road surface on Samsen Road outside Vajira Hospital, aiming to ease congestion and restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible. The works are intended to reduce disruption for commuters, hospital visitors and nearby institutions, particularly during peak travel hours.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382730-bangkok-continues-road-repairs-outside-vajira-hospital/

 

Six-Month Social Security Payment Delay For Flooded South
 

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The Ministry of Labour has approved a six-month extension for the submission and payment of social security contributions by employers and insured workers in nine flood-affected southern provinces, easing immediate financial pressure following severe flooding. The measure applies to employers and insured persons under Sections 33 and 39 of the Social Security Act and allows delayed compliance without penalties. The extension is intended to support business continuity and household stability during recovery efforts.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382731-six-month-social-security-payment-delay-for-flooded-south/

 

Victims File Complaint Over Phuket Pool Villa Project
 

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A group of Thai and foreign buyers has filed a formal complaint with police over a pool villa development in Phuket, alleging fraud after homes worth nearly 10 million baht each were left unfinished and land was resold to third parties. The case involves at least 10 victims and total losses estimated at more than 110 million baht, with alleged links to a prominent local political family.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382732-victims-file-complaint-over-phuket-pool-villa-project/

 

Undercover Police Arrest Fugitive Drug Dealer
 

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Police have arrested a fugitive drug dealer accused of murdering his wife, following an undercover operation that involved officers posing as a young woman online and a beggar. The suspect, who had been on the run for months, was captured in Bangkok, bringing a high-profile domestic murder case to a close.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382733-undercover-police-arrest-fugitive-drug-dealer/

 

Labour Minister: No Cambodian Workers Due to Leave in Feb 2026

 

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The Minister of Labour, Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, has clarified that Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand are not required to return to their home country on February 13, 2026. The statement follows widespread reports suggesting that work permits for Cambodian nationals would not be renewed, creating concern among workers and employers. The clarification confirms that no Cambodian workers face permit expiry on that date, easing immediate uncertainty across key labour sectors.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382734-labour-minister-no-cambodian-workers-due-to-leave-in-feb-2026/

 

Chanthaburi Border Linked to Alleged Chinese Scam Hubs
 

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Allegations of large-scale Chinese-run scam operations and online gambling hubs have surfaced along Thailand’s Chanthaburi border, raising concerns about cross-border crime and enforcement gaps. A widely followed Facebook page claimed areas near Ban Phakkat and Ban Laem have become operational bases for call-centre scams and casinos, prompting renewed public attention to a region described as difficult to scrutinise.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382735-chanthaburi-border-linked-to-alleged-chinese-scam-hubs/

 

Cyber Police Shut YouTube Channel Selling Illegal Modified Guns
 

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Cyber police have dismantled a YouTube-based illegal firearms operation, arresting a 54-year-old man accused of selling modified high-pressure air rifles nationwide. The suspect allegedly ran the business for more than two years, earning tens of thousands of baht each month through online orders. Police seized multiple modified weapons, ammunition and gun components during a court-authorised raid.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382736-cyber-police-shut-youtube-channel-selling-illegal-modified-guns/

 

Two Killed as Big Bike Crashes With Motorcycle Taxi in Saraburi

 

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A high-speed collision between a big bike and a motorcycle taxi in Saraburi province left two people dead and one seriously injured, with one victim thrown into a canal and carried downstream. The crash occurred on 24 December at 13:19, on Narong Road in Moo 6, Nong Yao subdistrict, Muang district. Emergency services confirmed the severity of the impact, which scattered the victims across the roadway and nearby waterway.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382737-two-killed-as-big-bike-crashes-with-motorcycle-taxi-in-saraburi/

 

Former Abbot Arrested After Gun Attack Injures 3 in Kanchanaburi

 

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Police in Sai Yok district, Kanchanaburi province, have arrested a former abbot accused of opening fire at a family home, injuring three people and abducting a woman before fleeing. The incident occurred on 24 December 2025 in Wang Krachae subdistrict and caused panic among residents, with all injured victims requiring medical treatment.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382745-former-abbot-arrested-after-gun-attack-injures-3-in-kanchanaburi/

 

Gunman ‘Kan Vellfire’ Arrested After Fatal Shooting

 

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Police have arrested a suspected gunman known as “Kan Vellfire” following a fatal shooting that left a man dead, ending a multi-province manhunt on Koh Chang in Trat province. The suspect was detained on the evening of 24 December 2025 while allegedly attempting to flee towards the border and is now in custody for questioning. Authorities said the arrest was made without resistance and prevents any immediate risk of further violence.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382748-gunman-‘kan-vellfire’-arrested-after-fatal-shooting/

 

German Tourists Arrested Over Hotel Vandalism in Chiang Mai

 

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Two foreign tourists have been arrested in Chiang Mai after allegedly vandalising a hotel room and causing losses of more than 200,000 baht, police said on 25 December 2025. The suspects, both German nationals, were detained after fleeing the property without paying compensation and have been handed over for legal proceedings. Police confirmed the arrests followed formal complaints from the hotel.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382749-german-tourists-arrested-over-hotel-vandalism-in-chiang-mai/

 

Foreign Tourists Brawl on Pattaya Beach Road Over Shoulder Bump

 

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A fight between two foreign tourists erupted on Pattaya Beach Road in the early hours of 25 December 2025, briefly causing alarm among bystanders and other visitors in the busy seaside area. The incident unfolded in the middle of the road near Soi 13/2, Chonburi province, before the men eventually separated and left the scene. No official injuries were reported, but the confrontation drew a crowd and disrupted the atmosphere at one of Pattaya’s most prominent tourist locations.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382754-foreign-tourists-brawl-on-pattaya-beach-road-over-shoulder-bump/

 

UPDATE
Cambodian BM-21 Rockets Hit Thai Homes as Hill 225 Secured

 

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Cambodian forces fired more than 40 BM-21 multiple-launch rockets into Thai territory on the morning of 25 December 2025, striking civilian areas in Klong Pang village, Ta Phraya district, Sa Kaeo province, along the border. The attacks caused widespread damage to non-military homes, local roads, public utilities, farmland and agricultural areas, directly impacting civilian lives and property.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382713-cambodia-seeks-gbc-ceasefire-talks-as-thailand-sets-conditions/#findComment-20295389

 

Drunken Christmas Brawl Injures Foreign Tourist in Pattaya
 

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A foreign tourist was injured in a drunken brawl outside a beer bar in Pattaya in the early hours of Christmas Day, prompting a police response and hospital treatment. The incident caused a brief disturbance in a busy nightlife area as crowds gathered to watch while rescue workers attended the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1382756-drunken-christmas-brawl-injures-foreign-tourist-in-pattaya/