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Foreigners Arrested for Illegally Sneaking into Town

 

 

News reports reveal that Police Lieutenant General Chonaphon Suwannasrinon, Commander of the Loei Provincial Police, disclosed that he's assigned investigators to collaborate with security agencies in the area...

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299575-foreigners-arrested-for-illegally-sneaking-into-town/

 

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Blame game begins over walkway failure, Monkeypox surge in June : Tim Newton Today - July 3

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299577-blame-game-begins-over-walkway-failure-monkeypox-surge-in-june-tim-newton-today-july-3/

 

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Thai industries adjust strategies amid export downturn, eyes new markets
by Alex Morgan

 

Aerial view of cargo ship and cargo container in harbor.
Picture courtesy of tawatchai07, Freepik

 

A recent downturn in exports has provoked 25 industry sectors to rethink their production strategies, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has revealed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299579-thai-industries-adjust-strategies-amid-export-downturn-eyes-new-markets/

 

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Thai dentist saves patient’s life discovering lethal blood condition pre-tooth extraction
by Samantha Rose 

 

Picture courtesy of Yossapol Chenwithaya Facebook

 

A Thai dentist recently shared a patient’s near-fatal experience on Facebook after spotting abnormal blood spots on the patient’s arm before a scheduled tooth extraction.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299580-thai-dentist-saves-patient’s-life-discovering-lethal-blood-condition-pre-tooth-extraction/

 

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LGBTQ+ tourism revenue boom fuels drive for legalised same-sex marriage in Thailand
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of businessdestinations.com

 

Thailand is witnessing a surge in the burgeoning LGBTQ+ community, as diversity takes centre stage worldwide, boosting LGBTQ+ tourism in the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299582-lgbtq-tourism-revenue-boom-fuels-drive-for-legalised-same-sex-marriage-in-thailand/

 

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Viral harvest: Durian’s captivating dance on TikTok leaves viewers in awe
by Samantha Rose

 

Picture courtesy of sutthipat_09 TikTok

 

A captivating TikTok video boasting over 13.9 million views within a mere day showcases impressive skill and accuracy in the harrowing task of durian harvesting.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299585-viral-harvest-durian’s-captivating-dance-on-tiktok-leaves-viewers-in-awe/

 

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Prawit claims there is no secret deal to form alternative government

 

 

Palang Pracharath party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has categorically denied that his party is in a secret deal with the Pheu Thai party to form an alternative government, which he described as “pure speculation”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299586-prawit-claims-there-is-no-secret-deal-to-form-alternative-government/

 

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Decriminalisation of sex work to provide legal protection

 

 

Thailand’s sex industry has employed thousands of people for decades, even though soliciting, procuring or operating brothels are all prohibited under the Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act of 1996. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299587-decriminalisation-of-sex-work-to-provide-legal-protection/

 

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TAGTHAi launches new ‘Chiang Mai Pass’ for tourists
Designed to be the all-in-one card for dining and sightseeing, with over 60 participating partners including attractions, restaurants, and spas.

by TAT Newsroom

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that TAGTHAi, the all-in-one Thailand travel app, has introduced the new ‘Chiang Mai Pass’, the first-ever multi-attraction city pass for tourists visiting Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299588-tagthai-launches-new-‘chiang-mai-pass’-for-tourists/

 

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Get past school uniforms, reframe the purpose of education

 

 

The conversation over whether school uniform and hair rules in Thailand should be repealed has come and gone many times. As the arguments and counterarguments are explained, we seem to forget to discuss the purpose and real goals of education. A teacher activist invites us to ask what kind of education we want for our children.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299590-get-past-school-uniforms-reframe-the-purpose-of-education/

 

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To proceed, MFP must show more political maturity
By Arun Saronchai

 

 
The political machinations within the landscape of Thailand are akin to the rolling of dice in an unpredictable and often treacherous game of chance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299595-to-proceed-mfp-must-show-more-political-maturity/

 

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Broken suitcase wheel may have caused Don Mueang moving walkway incident

By Peter Roche

 

FILE PHOTO: TravelPro

A broken suitcase wheel may have been behind last week’s shocking incident at Don Mueang Airport, with a woman losing part of her leg after it became stuck in a moving walkway.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299598-broken-suitcase-wheel-may-have-caused-don-mueang-moving-walkway-incident/

 

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Removal of stalls from Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem pavements begins Monday

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) began dismantling about 110 stalls today (Monday), illegally located on pavements alongside the Phadung Krung Kasem Canal. They are being removed as part of the BMA’s plan to reclaim the pavement for pedestrians and to beautify the landscape along the canal.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299614-removal-of-stalls-from-khlong-phadung-krung-kasem-pavements-begins-monday/

 

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Govt Officially Launches ThaID Verification App

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai government has officially launched the ThaID (THAI-I-D) mobile application, a major development in digital transactions for personal identity verification. The app eliminates the need for data entry, making the process convenient, quick and secure.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299615-govt-officially-launches-thaid-verification-app/

 

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Thailand Features as Guest of Honor at 19th Western China International Fair

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The 19th Western China International Fair in Chengdu, capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, attracted over 3,500 enterprises from 56 countries and regions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299616-thailand-features-as-guest-of-honor-at-19th-western-china-international-fair/

 

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AOT Forms Committee to Probe Walkway Incident

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Airports of Thailand (AOT) has established a committee to investigate a recent incident involving a moving walkway at one of its airports, which resulted in a severe injury to a passenger’s leg.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299617-aot-forms-committee-to-probe-walkway-incident/

 

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Football President Steps Down Over Team’s Poor Performance

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) President Pol Gen Somyot Poompanmuang has announced his decision to step down, following the underwhelming performance of the U22 Thai national football team under his leadership.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299618-football-president-steps-down-over-team’s-poor-performance/

 

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Body of Australian Man Found Floating in the Krabi Sea

 

PHOTO: Siam Rath

 

The body of a 58-year-old Australian man was found floating in the sea at Ao Nang.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299619-body-of-australian-man-found-floating-in-the-krabi-sea/

 

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Unidentified Foreigner Injured When a Large Tree Suddenly Falls at Bottom of Soi Pratumnak 5

 

 

An unidentified foreign man was injured this morning around 6:45 A.M., July 3rd, 2023, when a tree suddenly fell on him as he sat at the bottom of Soi Pratumnak 5 near a convenience store.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299620-unidentified-foreigner-injured-when-a-large-tree-suddenly-falls-at-bottom-of-soi-pratumnak-5/

 

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Checks on escalators, elevators at Phuket Airport following Don Mueang incident

 

PHOTO: Hitachi

 

Safety checks have been carried out on all escalators and elevators at Phuket Airport, following last week’s shocking incident at Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport. On Thursday, June 29, a female passenger in the domestic terminal of the DMK airport had to have part of her leg amputated after falling on a moving walkway, which trapped her leg.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299621-checks-on-escalators-elevators-at-phuket-airport-following-don-mueang-incident/

 

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Free travel period on Bangkok’s new MRT Yellow Line ends

 

PHOTO: Facebook/อมร หาญคำ

 

A month-long free trial on the Yellow Line of Bangkok’s monorail system ends today, according to a Thai PBS World report. The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand will now introduce fares from 15 baht to 45 baht on the line, which covers 23 stations from Lat Phrao to Samrong in Samut Prakan.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299622-free-travel-period-on-bangkok’s-new-mrt-yellow-line-ends/

 

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Heartbreaking end: Love’s refusal triggers fatal shots to Thai man’s penis

 

Photo via Facebook/ ข่าวอุบัติเหตุ 77 จังหวัด

 

A Thai man refusing to accept his relationship was over was fatally shot in the stomach and penis by his ex girlfriend’s sailor friend who defended her from his vicious attack.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299625-heartbreaking-end-love’s-refusal-triggers-fatal-shots-to-thai-man’s-penis/

 

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Serial scammer uses dating apps to defraud women of over 50 million baht in car rental scam

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Three women reported a scammer who fraudulently lured them into investing in cars for rental purposes and then disappeared, leaving them with massive debts. The unidentified man used online dating platforms to identify his victims, leaving almost 20 people defrauded and causing damages exceeding 50 million baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299626-serial-scammer-uses-dating-apps-to-defraud-women-of-over-50-million-baht-in-car-rental-scam/

 

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Thai mother’s selfless act donates son’s heart, rekindling a stranger’s heartbeat

 

Picture courtesy of โรงพยาบาลนครพิงค์ Facebook

 

The Thai Red Cross Society today disclosed the touching story of a mother who donated the heart of her son on a life support machine to save another’s life. Despite facing criticism from people who couldn’t understand her decision, the mother hit back saying it was the right thing to do to save the life of another.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299627-thai-mother’s-selfless-act-donates-son’s-heart-rekindling-a-stranger’s-heartbeat/

 

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Fake monk arrested after he swindled 180,000 baht from elder abbot to fund wife’s business

 

Picture courtesy of Bigboy Bigboy Facebook

 

Police apprehended a 53 year old resident of the Buriram province, who had been disguising himself as a monk to deceive local temple heads.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299628-fake-monk-arrested-after-he-swindled-180000-baht-from-elder-abbot-to-fund-wife’s-business/

 

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Divine intervention: Sacred amulet turns tragedy into a miraculous escape from roadside accident

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a remarkable twist of fate, a family is convinced that their son miraculously cheated death in a tragic roadside accident. The incident occurred when a pickup driver lost control of his vehicle, causing it to flip upside down on a treacherous bend. However, the family attributes their son’s survival to a sacred amulet he wore, which they believe bestowed divine protection during the harrowing crash that occurred around 2.30am today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299629-divine-intervention-sacred-amulet-turns-tragedy-into-a-miraculous-escape-from-roadside-accident/

 

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Mini bus driver caught on viral video threatening to hit foreigner with iron bar in Phuket

 

Photo via Facebook/ Thaicrime Online

 

A video has gone viral of a Thai minibus driver threatening to strike a foreigner with an iron bar in Phuket. The case is under investigation by the police.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299631-mini-bus-driver-caught-on-viral-video-threatening-to-hit-foreigner-with-iron-bar-in-phuket/

 

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Girlfriend of Bangkok MFP MP withdraws physical assault claim following public apology

 

Picture courtesy of ThaiPost

 

The former girlfriend of a Move Forward Party (MFP) MP, representing Thawi Watthana-Taling Chan district in Bangkok, spoke about being on the receiving end of physical assault by the politician. She made known the physical assault occurred during a meeting at a golf course in Bo Win, Si Racha County, Chon Buri province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299632-girlfriend-of-bangkok-mfp-mp-withdraws-physical-assault-claim-following-public-apology/

 

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House speakership remains an open question despite Pheu Thai’s nomination of Wan Muhamad

 

Wan Muhamad Noor Matha

 

Prachachat party leader Wan Muhamad Noor Matha revealed on Monday that he has not yet officially been informed that Pheu Thai will nominate him for House speaker.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299639-house-speakership-remains-an-open-question-despite-pheu-thai’s-nomination-of-wan-muhamad/

 

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Self-proclaimed philanthropic tycoon Prasit Jeawkok sentenced to 1,155 years

 

 

Thai tycoon Prasit Jeawkok was sentenced to 1,155 years in prison today (Monday), after he was found guilty of 321 counts of fraud by the Criminal Court.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299640-self-proclaimed-philanthropic-tycoon-prasit-jeawkok-sentenced-to-1155-years/