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Chinese mafia case taken over by police chief with top officers assigned to different key roles
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

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Last week, the chief whistleblower, in this case, veteran former politician Mr Chuwit Kamolvisit who Minister of Justice Somsak Thepsutin has highly praised, expressed unease at the narrow range of charges being pursued against Mr Chaiyanat Kornchayanant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280656-chinese-mafia-case-taken-over-by-police-chief-with-top-officers-assigned-to-different-key-roles/

 

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2022 review: Chadchart Sittipunt bridges political divide to win Bangkok governorship

By Thai PBS World’s political Desk

 

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Chadchart Sittipunt made history on May 22 when he won Bangkok’s governor election with a record 1.38 million votes or 52 percent of all ballots cast. His two closest rivals received less than 10 percent each.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280671-2022-review-chadchart-sittipunt-bridges-political-divide-to-win-bangkok-governorship/

 

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Teachers get wise as father arrives with pizza for his kid - mother says he planned to grab her as hostage

 

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Daily News Thai Caption: That was close

 

Teachers at a school in Nang Rong district of Buriram contacted the police when a man arrived with a pizza for his daughter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280676-teachers-get-wise-as-father-arrives-with-pizza-for-his-kid-mother-says-he-planned-to-grab-her-as-hostage/

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Viral video: Mice steal gran's 50K and stash it in the rafters! Netizens wonder if  "noo or poo" did it!

 

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Daily News Thai Caption: Stolen by the mice

 

Daily News reported on a TikTok video going viral under the name flower_for.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280677-viral-video-mice-steal-grans-50k-and-stash-it-in-the-rafters-netizens-wonder-if- noo-or-poo-did-it/

 

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Call of the mountains
 

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Route 108 leads visitors to an area with majestic landscapes, ethnic diversity and culinary indulgences in Thailand’s north-western region. (Photo by Phoowadon Duangmee)


Thailand’s northwest frontier, between the provinces of Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai, was once a draw for traders seeking fortune in the abundant teak forest. Today, the region entices visitors with its majestic landscape, ethnic diversity, and culinary delights, making it ideal for a week-long self-drive adventure.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280679-call-of-the-mountains/

 

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It's a miracle! Granddad, 86, spends a chilly night in a mud bath but survives

 

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Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported from the village of Ban Ton Noi in Na Kha sub-district of Udon Thani where an old man spent a chilly night in mud after having a seizure.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280681-its-a-miracle-granddad-86-spends-a-chilly-night-in-a-mud-bath-but-survives/

 

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Youth faces years in jail after 2,000 Ecstasy pills from the Netherlands seized at airport

 

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Picture: Siam Rath

 

Secretary general of the Office of the Narcotics Bureau Wichai Chaimongkhol spoke to Siam Rath after the Airport Interdiction Task Force at Suvarnabhumi seized 2,000 Ecstasy pills in a package from the Netherlands earlier this month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280684-youth-faces-years-in-jail-after-2000-ecstasy-pills-from-the-netherlands-seized-at-airport/ 

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Whatever you do don't hit "Fancy Lampposts" in Thailand - it'll cost you bigtime!

 

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Daily News Thai Caption: Paid 180,000 baht

 

Daily News reported that a motorist in southern Thailand is facing a massive bill after going into two lampposts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280687-whatever-you-do-dont-hit-fancy-lampposts-in-thailand-itll-cost-you-bigtime/

 

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Naval Officer Busted For Drugs
by TNR Staff

 

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The naval officer after he was arrested. Photo: Naewna

 

A CHONBURI police team this morning (Dec. 15) arrested a naval officer on drug trafficking charges under a warrant issued by Nong Khai Provincial Court, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280688-naval-officer-busted-for-drugs/

 

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Four members of security forces injured in two explosions in Yala

 

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Four members of the Thai security forces were wounded in two separate bomb attacks by southern insurgents in Bannang Sata district of the southern province of Yala last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280690-four-members-of-security-forces-injured-in-two-explosions-in-yala/

 

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Tourism Governor Sees Positive Outlook Next Year

 

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BANGKOK, Dec 15 (TNA) – The governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand expected 11 million visitors to the country this year and saw a positive outlook for the Thai tourism sector next year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280693-tourism-governor-sees-positive-outlook-next-year/

 

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Bangchak to Buy Used Cooking Oil to Produce Jet Fuel

 

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BANKOK, Dec 15 (TNA) – Bangchak Corporation, a petroleum and energy conglomerate, invited people to sell their used cooking coil at its 44 gas stations so that it will be turned into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280694-bangchak-to-buy-used-cooking-oil-to-produce-jet-fuel/

 

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DSI investigating money laundering activities allegedly connected to “Tuhao”

 

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Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn

 

Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has taken on the investigation of Chinese businessman Chaiyanat Kornchayanant, aka “Tuhao”, but only as it relates to alleged money laundering, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin told a news conference on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280717-dsi-investigating-money-laundering-activities-allegedly-connected-to-“tuhao”/

 

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Health Min Opens Dedicated Center For Suppression Of Illegal Beauty Operations

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Fake doctors, unauthorized clinics employing real doctors, and the issue of “suitcase doctors” have become hot topics accompanying the popularity of beauty operations. The health ministry has now opened a dedicated center for tracking down these activities so that consumers are kept safe.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280718-health-min-opens-dedicated-center-for-suppression-of-illegal-beauty-operations/

 

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PM Meets European Leaders at ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Prime Minister has met with leaders from the EU and European private sector as part of his visit to attend the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit in Brussels.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280719-pm-meets-european-leaders-at-asean-eu-commemorative-summit/

 

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