Mother behind fake kidnapping: Police swoop to rescue captive kids
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

Police swooped to rescue two children held captive and abused by their mother in a dramatic fake kidnapping scenario. The truth later emerged that the woman had huge debts and concocted the scene to extort money from her ex-husband.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299349-mother-behind-fake-kidnapping-police-swoop-to-rescue-captive-kids/

 

Midnight sea tragedy in Prachuap Khiri Khan claims fisherman’s life
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A fishing crew member tragically drowned at sea near Prachuap Khiri Khan region, with unsuccessful resuscitation efforts detailed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299350-midnight-sea-tragedy-in-prachuap-khiri-khan-claims-fisherman’s-life/

 

Outgoing PM calls for peaceful and prompt transition of power

By Peter Roche

 

Thailand’s caretaker PM has called for the formation of a new government to be peaceful and prompt. Asked if he’ll try for another term as PM if he gets the backing of MPs and senators, Prayut Chan-o-cha insists he will not.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299351-outgoing-pm-calls-for-peaceful-and-prompt-transition-of-power/

 

Checks ordered on moving walkways after shocking incident at Don Mueang

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Spring News

 

Safety checks are to be carried out on all moving walkways at Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport, after a woman lost part of her leg yesterday morning at 8.40am, June 29.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299283-passenger-sustains-serious-injury-on-escalator-at-don-mueang-airport/?do=findComment&comment=18174080

 

Brave house cat battles venomous cobra in Thailand, sparking lottery frenzy
by Samantha Rose 

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

Yesterday, a remarkable incident involving a house cat and a venomous snake was reported in Thailand’s Phetchabun province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299354-brave-house-cat-battles-venomous-cobra-in-thailand-sparking-lottery-frenzy/

 

Pheu Thai’s leverage may be getting stronger
By Tulsathit Taptim

 

 

Amid post-election shocks and Move Forward’s euphoria, the Pheu Thai Party looked all but dead and buried immediately after the May 14 election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299355-pheu-thai’s-leverage-may-be-getting-stronger/

 

Foreign nationals in Phuket donate blood amid Rh-negative shortage
By Mitch Connor 

 

 

In an uplifting gesture of community unity, the Immigration Department of Phuket extended heartfelt appreciation to the 121 foreign nationals who donated blood at a special drive held at the Central Floresta shopping complex today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299362-foreign-nationals-in-phuket-donate-blood-amid-rh-negative-shortage/

 

Another injured victim steps forward following escalator accident at Bangkok airport
by Petch Petpailin

 

 

Ten days prior to the incident involving a woman losing half of her leg at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, a young boy experienced an escalator mishap that resulted in his foot getting trapped underneath. Fortunately, the boy made a successful recovery after receiving 11 stitches.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299363-another-injured-victim-steps-forward-following-escalator-accident-at-bangkok-airport/

 

Traditional and modern creativity adds panache to a Southern city

 

 

Much has been written in recent years about Bangkok’s creative districts but it isn’t only the Thai capital that’s getting a makeover. Next month will see the fifth edition of “Creative Nakhon” coming to life in Nakhon Si Thammarat, one of Thailand’s oldest cities and home to such revered historical attractions as Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, Wat Jedi (Ai Kai) and the ancient city wall.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299370-traditional-and-modern-creativity-adds-panache-to-a-southern-city/

 

Everything ready for ailing Thai elephant’s arrival from Sri Lanka on July 2nd

 

 

Everything is ready for the historic flight home from Sri Lanka of Sak Surin, an ailing Thai elephant, after about two decades away from home.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299371-everything-ready-for-ailing-thai-elephant’s-arrival-from-sri-lanka-on-july-2nd/

 

Pheu Thai Leader Denies Rumours on House Speaker Post

 

 

BANGKOK, June 30 (TNA) – Pheu Thai leader Cholnan Srikaew has denied reports that his party conceded the House Speaker post to the Move Forward party while the MFP secretary-general confirms that the negotiation on the issue is still underway.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299372-pheu-thai-leader-denies-rumours-on-house-speaker-post/

 

Plan to Build 7.4-billion-baht High-class Cruise Ship Port in Pattaya to be Proposed to Thai Cabinet

 

PHOTO: Khaosod Online

 

The Thai Marine Department is set to propose to the Cabinet to establish the country’s first large-scale international yacht/cruise ship port in Pattaya, worth over 7.4 billion baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299374-plan-to-build-74-billion-baht-high-class-cruise-ship-port-in-pattaya-to-be-proposed-to-thai-cabinet/

 

Large Truck Crashes in Chonburi and Traps Seriously Injured Driver and His Young Son

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

A large truck rear-ended another truck and trapped a seriously injured driver and his son inside the wreck. The accident took place in the Nong Mai Daeng Overpass in Klong Tamru sub-district of Mueang district, Chonburi province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299375-large-truck-crashes-in-chonburi-and-traps-seriously-injured-driver-and-his-young-son/

 

Tourist police bust illegal Chinese tour guide in Phuket

 

Photo by The Phuket Express

 

Phuket Tourist Police busted a Chinese man for allegedly working as a tour guide without the necessary permits and licenses.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299376-tourist-police-bust-illegal-chinese-tour-guide-in-phuket/

 

Thai municipal organisation defends 1.7 million baht educational yacht trip amid backlash

 

Picture courtesy of tourthai news Facebook

 

In the face of criticism regarding the alleged overspending on a yacht for an educational trip to Phuket, the Sakon Nakhon Municipal Organization (SNMO) has come forward to defend its actions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299378-thai-municipal-organisation-defends-17-million-baht-educational-yacht-trip-amid-backlash/

 

Kamala faces nine-hour power outage for high-voltage network maintenance

 

Picture courtesy of American Public Power Association. Unsplash

 

A lengthy nine hours power cut is expected today in southern Kamala, Phuket. This is a result of maintenance being undertaken on the local high-voltage power distribution network.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299380-kamala-faces-nine-hour-power-outage-for-high-voltage-network-maintenance/

 

Divine inferno: Temple fire causes 10 million baht damage, monk injured

 

Picture courtesy of อาเฟย ฟรอยด์ Facebook

 

Tragedy struck in the early hours of this morning as a fire ripped through Khlong Wat Rai temple, a religious edifice located in Bang Rakam district, Phitsanulok province. The vicious blaze, which sparked at around 3am, reduced the primary sermon building and ten adjacent accommodations reserved for monks to cinders.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299381-divine-inferno-temple-fire-causes-10-million-baht-damage-monk-injured/

 

Road tragedy takes a deadly flip: Young Thai man’s life ends in wreckage as vehicle veers off course

 

Picture courtesy of ลำปางโพสต์ - Lampang Post ข่าวลำปาง Facebook

 

The life of a 25 year old man tragically ended after his vehicle veered off the road before flipping over and leaving him trapped in the wreckage in northern Thailand. This fatal accident took place on the Lamphang-Den Chai road, in the Mae Tha district of Lampang province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299382-road-tragedy-takes-a-deadly-flip-young-thai-man’s-life-ends-in-wreckage-as-vehicle-veers-off-course/

 

Korat Zoo’s new 25 million baht spotted hyena enclosure wows visitors

 

Picture courtesy of ข่าวโคราช Facebook

 

The Korat Zoo in Nakhon Ratchasima unveiled its latest attraction – a new enclosure for a group of spotted hyenas, drawing the attention of visitors to an up-close encounter via the Sky Walk bridge.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299383-korat-zoo’s-new-25-million-baht-spotted-hyena-enclosure-wows-visitors/

 

Medical student’s tragic plunge: Bangkok condo becomes site of heartbreaking leap

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

A Thai medical student reportedly committed suicide by leaping from the 21st floor of his condominium, located within the premises of the Lerdsin Hospital in the Silom neighbourhood of Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299385-medical-student’s-tragic-plunge-bangkok-condo-becomes-site-of-heartbreaking-leap/

 

Ancient Obnoi ravine: Chiang Mai’s hidden beauty set to become major tourist attraction

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Recently, a local government council led by Phansak Kaewsudjai, along with a group of administrative staff and media representatives, explored a narrow ravine in the Chom Thong district of Chiang Mai. The ravine is known to the locals as ‘Obnoi.’ With impressive rock formations and ancient inscriptions suspected to be thousands of years old, this is an enchanting spectacle reminiscent of a cave. The plan is to promote this as a natural tourist attraction soon.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299386-ancient-obnoi-ravine-chiang-mai’s-hidden-beauty-set-to-become-major-tourist-attraction/

 

Police wrap up 15 murder and attempted murder cases against suspected serial cyanide killer

 

 

Thai police have completed their 3-month investigation, covering eight provinces and dating back eight years, of 15 murder and attempted murder cases, related to suspected serial cyanide killer Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299389-police-wrap-up-15-murder-and-attempted-murder-cases-against-suspected-serial-cyanide-killer/

 

Female Caddie Brutally Attacked by Stranger near Pattaya

 

 

A Thai caddie was brutally attacked by a man while driving to a golf course near Pattaya. The assailant splashed gasoline on her and pushed her off the road, resulting in serious injuries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299390-female-caddie-brutally-attacked-by-stranger-near-pattaya/

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