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Hundreds of macaque monkeys disappear from temple in Loei

 

An investigation is under way in Wang Saphung district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Loei, in an effort to explain the mysterious disappearance of hundreds of macaque monkeys from a forest temple.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286370-hundreds-of-macaque-monkeys-disappear-from-temple-in-loei/

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Fake cosmetics from China worth ฿14m seized in Bangkok and Samut Prakan

 

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Police from Thailand’s Consumer Protection Division (CPD) seized fake cosmetics and substandard medical supplies today (Monday), worth about 14 million baht, in raids on two locations in Bangkok’s Prawet District and in Samut Prakan province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286409-fake-cosmetics-from-china-worth-฿14m-seized-in-bangkok-and-samut-prakan/

 

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Minor earthquake felt in Phang-nga Monday afternoon, no damage

 

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A 3.7 magnitude earthquake was reported in Kapong district of Thailand’s southern province of Phang-nga this afternoon (Monday), but there have been no reports of damage or casualties.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286410-minor-earthquake-felt-in-phang-nga-monday-afternoon-no-damage/

 

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Police investigating a case of illegal detention in Chachoengsao

 

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Police in Thailand’s eastern province of Chachoengsao are investigating a complaint, filed by a 67-year-old man who claims he was illegally detained and drugged by his own son and daughter-in-law for about two years and had his assets, worth about 100 million baht, stolen by them.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286411-police-investigating-a-case-of-illegal-detention-in-chachoengsao/

 

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Rama 9 housing project engineer faces legal action over collapse

 

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The Huai Khwang district office has ordered the construction of a housing project in the Rama 9 area to be suspended for 30 days and has prevented all unauthorised access to a building which collapsed yesterday afternoon (Sunday), injuring five workers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286412-rama-9-housing-project-engineer-faces-legal-action-over-collapse/

 

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Lost French tourists rescued safely from Phuket’s Nai Thon hills

By Peter Roche

 

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PHOTO: Lost French tourists in Phuket - Police


On Sunday night, two French tourists were lost on the hills above Nai Thon beach in Tambon Sakhu of Thalang district, on the north-west coast of the island, near the airport. They called for help around 10pm and reported that they were lost in a forested area. A search team was formed consisting of local officials, police, rangers and villagers, who began their search right away.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286413-lost-french-tourists-rescued-safely-from-phuket’s-nai-thon-hills/

 

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Foreigners Allegedly Using Stolen Foreign Credit Cards to Buy Expensive Items in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

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Phuket-A group of foreigners are allegedly using other foreigners stolen credit cards to buy high priced products in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286415-foreigners-allegedly-using-stolen-foreign-credit-cards-to-buy-expensive-items-in-phuket/

 

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1,900 Chinese Flights Set to Land in Thailand as Chinese Tourists Begin to Return in Large Numbers
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

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Thailand is expecting a large influx of Chinese tourists with the arrival of 1,910 flights from China and an additional 6,318 flight requests for the period from February 13th to 19th, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286416-1900-chinese-flights-set-to-land-in-thailand-as-chinese-tourists-begin-to-return-in-large-numbers/

 

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Restaurant Owner in Patong Says Canadian Man who Stated He Was Attacked Refused to Pay His Bill, Was Not Robbed
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

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Patong – A Canadian man who was allegedly attacked by a group of five men in Patong refused to pay for his food and drinks at a restaurant before the incident, according to the restaurant owner, who tells a very different story than the tourist.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286417-restaurant-owner-in-patong-says-canadian-man-who-stated-he-was-attacked-refused-to-pay-his-bill-was-not-robbed/

 

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Thai Man Undertakes 1200km Trek on Foot to Propose to His Girlfriend
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

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PHOTO: Matichon

 

A passionate 52-year-old Thai man is on an arduous mission to prove his true love to a woman he met online. Setting out from his hometown in Nakhon Nayok province, the man is traversing a challenging 1200 km on foot to reach the love of his life in Satun province on the most romantic day of Thailand — Valentine’s Day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286418-thai-man-undertakes-1200km-trek-on-foot-to-propose-to-his-girlfriend/

 

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Over 100 Immigration Officers to Be Charged over Illegal Visas

 

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BANGKOK, (TNA) – Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn will file complaints against more than 100 immigration officers allegedly involving in illegally issuing visas for foreigners including Chinese investors linked to gray business in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286420-over-100-immigration-officers-to-be-charged-over-illegal-visas/

 

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British police head to Thailand over woman's 2004 Yorkshire Dales death

By Alex Moss
BBC News


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Lamduan Armitage's body was found near Penyghent on 20 September, 2004. FAMILY PHOTO/DONLAWAT SUNSUK


Cold case officers have travelled to Thailand to speak with the husband and family of a woman found dead in the Yorkshire Dales almost 19 years ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286422-british-police-head-to-thailand-over-womans-2004-yorkshire-dales-death/

 

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Thai hit and run suspect in US flees Chonburi home

 

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Thai hit and run suspect in US flees Chonburi home

 

Thai Rath reported on the case of a woman called Tubtim Howson who fled to Thailand after a fatal hit and run accident in Michigan at New Year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286441-thai-hit-and-run-suspect-in-us-flees-chonburi-home/

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Jealous Thai man who stabbed wife in the neck says it was just a threat, "I slipped"

 

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Daily News Thai Caption: It was just a threat

 

Daily News reported that Pattaya's Sawang Boriboon rescue foundation and a Muang police patrol went to an apartment in Nong Prue after a report of a stabbing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286444-jealous-thai-man-who-stabbed-wife-in-the-neck-says-it-was-just-a-threat-i-slipped/

 

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Thai woman arrested for disseminating child pornography via Twitter and Line - she made 37K in less than a month

 

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Daily News Thai Caption: Clips released

 

Daily News reported on the arrest of a 26 year old Thai woman at a house in Lam Lukka, Pathum Thani by 191 police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286446-thai-woman-arrested-for-disseminating-child-pornography-via-twitter-and-line-she-made-37k-in-less-than-a-month/

 

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Thai safety standards at school camps brought into question: Kids not wearing life vests

 

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Daily News Thai Caption: Camps again! (inset: why aren't kids wearing life jackets?)

 

Daily News reported on what they said was a "social media drama" playing out on a popular site.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286448-thai-safety-standards-at-school-camps-brought-into-question-kids-not-wearing-life-vests/

 

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Thai media praises immigration for extra special service for foreigners on busy day in Uthai Thani

 

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Picture: Siam Rath

 

Thai media Siam Rath were effusive in their praise for the staff at Uthai Thani immigration in the lower north of Thailand after they provided snacks and drinks and special services for migrants.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286450-thai-media-praises-immigration-for-extra-special-service-for-foreigners-on-busy-day-in-uthai-thani/

 

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Ten tips to cope with Thailand and Phuket’s humidity

By Peter Roche
 

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Thailand is a tropical hot and humid country, with temperatures peaking between February and May. While the heat can be a surprise for tourists accustomed to cooler climates, the humidity is a constant throughout the year, especially in the southern parts of the country. However, those who stay for an extended period or make a permanent move to Thailand eventually acclimate to the climate. Yes, really – in a couple of months you won’t really notice anymore.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286451-ten-tips-to-cope-with-thailand-and-phuket’s-humidity/

 

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Motorcyclist injured as pick-up driver "has seizure", crosses lanes and plows into fence just meters from dozens of people at food shop

 

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Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that police, hospital medics and rescue services in Lampang, northern Thailand, went to the scene of an accident near a U-turn on the Lampang to Jaehom Road in Muang district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286452-motorcyclist-injured-as-pick-up-driver-has-seizure-crosses-lanes-and-plows-into-fence-just-meters-from-dozens-of-people-at-food-shop/

 

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9.7 million tourists, including 150k foreigners, visited Prachuap Khiri Khan in 2022
By Online Reporter 
 

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Two tourists relax in Hua Hin beach. File photo


In 2022, Prachuap Khiri Khan saw a significant increase in tourist numbers, making it a popular destination for both domestic and international travelers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286454-97-million-tourists-including-150k-foreigners-visited-prachuap-khiri-khan-in-2022/

 

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Migrant gangs fighting - gunshots heard - pick-up hits and kills Laotian man on motorcycle - another injured

 

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Sanook Thai Caption: Full on collision

 

Sanook, along with a couple of videos, reported that gangs of young foreign migrants were engaged in battles in the Bang Plee area of Samut Prakan in central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286456-migrant-gangs-fighting-gunshots-heard-pick-up-hits-and-kills-laotian-man-on-motorcycle-another-injured/

 

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Police Say Romance Scams Constitute Majority of Online Fraud Complaints
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau has reported that more than 200,000 complaints of online fraud and scams were filed over the past year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286460-police-say-romance-scams-constitute-majority-of-online-fraud-complaints/

 

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Lottery time! Snake catchers find cobra and 31 eggs

 

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Sanook Thai Caption: Loads of cobra eggs found!

 

Snake catchers were called to a house in Chaiyaphum sub-district of Ang Thong province, central Thailand, after a house owner called Saengdao, 54, and her family spotted a large snake in an outside loo.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286465-lottery-time-snake-catchers-find-cobra-and-31-eggs/

 

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Covid Count Reaches Around 2,800-3,889 A Day In Thailand
by TNR Staff

 

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Assoc. Prof. Thira Woratanarat. Photo: Naewna

 

A CHULALONGKORN University Faculty of Medicine doctor today (Feb. 14) estimated that the daily Covid-19 tally was approximately 2,800-3,889 during the week Feb. 5-11, 2023 while warning people to continue being careful, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286467-covid-count-reaches-around-2800-3889-a-day-in-thailand/

 

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