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BANGKOK (NNT) - Koh Tao of Surat Thani province saw a record number of daily tourist arrivals last week, while nearby Koh Samui expects nearly 30,000 visitors from hotel bookings this month.

 

Koh Tao and Koh Samui Record Major Tourism Surge Ahead of Peak Season

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302389-koh-tao-and-koh-samui-record-major-tourism-surge-ahead-of-peak-season/

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Thailand Has The Most Mpox Cases In Southeast Asia

by TNR Staff

 

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Dr Yong Poovorawan. Photo: INN News

 

A PROMINENT virologist warned yesterday (Aug. 2) that Thailand has the highest number of mpox cases in Southeast Asia, totalling 120, and urged the public to be vigilant of the disease, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302407-thailand-has-the-most-mpox-cases-in-southeast-asia/

 

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Pita In Hospital With Flu But In Good Spirits

by TNR Staff

 

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MOVE Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat was admitted to hospital for influenza today (Aug. 2) but has been informed of Pheu Thai Party’s decision to withdraw from the eight-party coalition and dump his party, Sanook.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302408-pita-in-hospital-with-flu-but-in-good-spirits/

 

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Pattaya City Finishes Removing Overhead Signs on Walking Street
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

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PHOTO: พัทยา โฟกัส


Pattaya — Pattaya City has successfully completed its endeavor to enhance the landscape of the world-famous Pattaya Walking Street by removing all traffic-obstructive overhead signs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302409-pattaya-city-finishes-removing-overhead-signs-on-walking-street/

 

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Sisaket Hospital probes alleged sabotage of patient data to sell backup software for 3 million baht
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

The Director of the Sisaket Hospital has ordered the formation of a committee to investigate claims that patient data was deleted, causing the entire Hospital Information System (HIS) to crash in northeastern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302412-sisaket-hospital-probes-alleged-sabotage-of-patient-data-to-sell-backup-software-for-3-million-baht/

 

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Gunman on the loose: Police scramble to find foreign suspect intimidating sightseers in Pattaya (video)
by Mitch Connor 

 

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Police officers are frantically searching for an unidentified foreign gunman caught on tape intimidating a group of international sightseers with a pistol at a popular scenic viewpoint in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302413-gunman-on-the-loose-police-scramble-to-find-foreign-suspect-intimidating-sightseers-in-pattaya-video/

 

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MFP MP blames corrupt cops for firework warehouse explosion in southern Thailand
by Petch Petpailin 

 

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Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn accused corrupt cops for the explosion of a firework warehouse in the southern province of Narathiwas. As a result of the ongoing investigation, four police officers have been transferred.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302414-mfp-mp-blames-corrupt-cops-for-firework-warehouse-explosion-in-southern-thailand/

 

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Peeping Soldier Shocks Couple During Their Shower

 

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Picture: Siam Rath

 

On August 2, two residents, Mr. Jakrathorn (nicknamed Pai), 35, and Ms. Muay (a pseudonym), 36, living at Phichai Street, in the town of Saraburi, reported a shocking incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302415-peeping-soldier-shocks-couple-during-their-shower/

 

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Shocking ink-ident: Famous tattoo artist’s alleged misconduct rattles Thailand
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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The tale of a famous tattoo artist allegedly crossing the line with female customers has shocked the city of Nakhon Sawan in central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302419-shocking-ink-ident-famous-tattoo-artist’s-alleged-misconduct-rattles-thailand/

 

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Thief caught stealing to finance motorcycle payments in Ratchaburi housing scheme
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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Residents of a housing development have caught a thief who had been stealing electrical cables and water pumps to fund payments for his newly purchased motorcycle. The man was detained yesterday around 4pm at the Thungpo housing project in Mueang Ratchaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302420-thief-caught-stealing-to-finance-motorcycle-payments-in-ratchaburi-housing-scheme/

 

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Thai couple arrested for child abuse leading to blindness: Mother confesses to be the sole perpetrator
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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Yesterday, police arrested a 30 year old woman, and her husband, 36 years old, in connection with the continued inflicted abuse on a five year old girl leading to her near blindness. Relatives of the girl had appealed for help after realising that her blindness was due to prolonged cruelty.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302422-thai-couple-arrested-for-child-abuse-leading-to-blindness-mother-confesses-to-be-the-sole-perpetrator/

 

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Notorious bike theft gang behind 10 million baht of stolen Honda motorcycles nabbed by Thai police
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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In a relentless pursuit, the law enforcement authorities of Region 4 Crime Suppression Division apprehended the key suspect of a notorious motorcycle theft syndicate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302423-notorious-bike-theft-gang-behind-10-million-baht-of-stolen-honda-motorcycles-nabbed-by-thai-police/

 

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Thai military seize 1.2 million cannabis-tinged meth pills worth 100 million baht
Photo of Samantha Rose

 

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A major drug bust occurred yesterday, when a joint task force of Thai military and law enforcement officials seized over 1.2 million methamphetamine pills, with a new formula containing cannabis, from a transit point along the Mekong River, Nakhon Phanom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302424-thai-military-seize-12-million-cannabis-tinged-meth-pills-worth-100-million-baht/

 

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Highway Police Intercepts Chinese Human Trafficking Operation

 

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On August 3, 2023, highway police led by Lieutenant Colonel Charoon Kiarti Pankaeo apprehended a human trafficking operation sneaking Chinese nationals into the city. The arrest occurred at the Bang Bua Thong elevated intersection in the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302427-highway-police-intercepts-chinese-human-trafficking-operation/

 

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Nitric acid leak prompts emergency response in Prawet district: investigation underway
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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A chemical emergency has struck Prawet district, following a leak of nitric acid. Authorities, including a specialized team from the Lat Yao Fire Station, swiftly arrived at the scene to prevent further spread.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302437-nitric-acid-leak-prompts-emergency-response-in-prawet-district-investigation-underway/

 

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Commerce Ministry following global rice situation after India banned exports

by Namo Vananupong

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Effects from the El Nino phenomenon, notably crop damage, are starting to be had in various countries. In India, damage in the agriculture sector has prompted the government to ban rice exports since July 20.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302442-commerce-ministry-following-global-rice-situation-after-india-banned-exports/

 

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One dead, 12 houses swept away by flash flood and mud slide in Mae Hong Son

 

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A villager was found dead and several others were injured when a flash flood and mud slide, caused by continuous heavy rain, swept through their mountain village in Mae Sam Laep sub-district, Sop Moei district of Thailand’s northernmost province of Mae Hong Son.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302444-one-dead-12-houses-swept-away-by-flash-flood-and-mud-slide-in-mae-hong-son/

 

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Indian man steals money from Thai vendors near Bangkok
by Petch Petpailin

 

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A cunning serial thief stole 950 baht from a Thai vendor in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok. The Indian man in question reportedly stole money from many other shops using the same smoke and mirror trick.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302445-indian-man-steals-money-from-thai-vendors-near-bangkok/

 

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