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40 people implicated in illegal import, distribution or use of cyanide
 

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Actress Preechaya Pongthananikorn, aka “Ice”, is among a group of about 40 people implicated by the Industrial Works Department in a complaint filed with the police for alleged involvement in the illegal importation, distribution or use of potassium cyanide, in violation of the Hazardous Substance Act.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303856-40-people-implicated-in-illegal-import-distribution-or-use-of-cyanide/

 

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FDI in Thailand for first 7 months drops 20% year on year

 

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Thosapone Dansuputra, director general of the Business Development Department

 

Foreign investors have pledged to invest in various projects in Thailand to the tune of 58.9 billion baht during the first seven months of this year, with those from Japan topping the list, according to Thosapone Dansuputra, director-general of the Business Development Department and secretary of the Foreign Business Committee.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303874-fdi-in-thailand-for-first-7-months-drops-20-year-on-year/

 

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Senator Duckworth Energizes US-Thailand Trade Ties in Meeting

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - US Senator Tammy Duckworth on Aug 16 took part in a meeting with prominent members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (Amcham Thailand) to discuss and strengthen the longstanding trade relationship between the United States and Thailand. The gathering served as a platform to explore avenues for further collaboration, particularly as this year marks the impressive 190th anniversary of the partnership.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303877-senator-duckworth-energizes-us-thailand-trade-ties-in-meeting/

 

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New elderly allowance requirements will better help those in need: Interior Minister

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Minister of Interior Gen Anupong Paochinda has defended the new requirements for the government’s elderly allowance, saying the revised criteria will better help those in need. Meanwhile, those currently eligible for the allowance will continue to receive the monthly payments.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303879-new-elderly-allowance-requirements-will-better-help-those-in-need-interior-minister/

 

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Post-IPO growth and profitability of Thai listed companies

 

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Privately-held firms often choose to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) with the hope that the IPO will bring an influx of cash and help grow their business.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303881-post-ipo-growth-and-profitability-of-thai-listed-companies/

 

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PM Observes Double-Track Rail Projects in Saraburi

 

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SARABURI, Aug 17 (TNA) — Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday took a field visit to Saraburi province to inspect the Thai-Chinese Cooperation Project on the Bangkok-Nong Khai High-speed Railway.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303883-pm-observes-double-track-rail-projects-in-saraburi/

 

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Thailand’s Second Satellite “THEOS-2” Set to be Launch Soon

 

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BANGKOK, Aug 17 (TNA) — THEOS-2, Thailand’s second satellite system for earth observation, is now complete and ready to be launched soon, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhanadirek.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303884-thailand’s-second-satellite-“theos-2”-set-to-be-launch-soon/

 

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Nationwide cyber police crackdown disrupts major China-backed cryptocurrency fraud operation

 

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A nationwide operation led by the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) successfully raided 29 key locations, effectively dismantling a large-scale China-backed cryptocurrency fraud call centre network. The CCIB seized considerable cash assets and a Rolls-Royce car. High-profile raids were orchestrated yesterday in three cities, Bangkok, Pathum Thani, and Chon Buri.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303885-nationwide-cyber-police-crackdown-disrupts-major-china-backed-cryptocurrency-fraud-operation/

 

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Chuwit urges Big Joke probe into Pheu Thai PM candidate’s tax scheme accusation

 

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Photo via Facebook/ ชูวิทย์ กมลวิศิษฎ์

 

A former Thai politician urged the Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Tha Police (RTP) to initiate an investigation into allegations levelled against the Pheu Thai Party’s prime ministerial candidate.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303887-chuwit-urges-big-joke-probe-into-pheu-thai-pm-candidate’s-tax-scheme-accusation/

 

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Heartless boss denies leave to woman grieving mother’s death in Thailand

 

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A gripping incident on social media unfolded when a young woman posted an exchange with her heartless boss, where her requests for leave were repeatedly denied – even as her mother lay critically ill and eventually passed away. The woman had to navigate the harsh demands of her job when she was urgently needed at home.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303888-heartless-boss-denies-leave-to-woman-grieving-mother’s-death-in-thailand/

 

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Thai man turns himself into police after raping 20 year old Burmese girl

 

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A 61 year old Thai man turned himself into Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police Station after he raped a 20 year old Burmese girl in Nakhon Pathom province near Bangkok last month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303889-thai-man-turns-himself-into-police-after-raping-20-year-old-burmese-girl/

 

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Jewellery district on fire, but not in a good way: Bangkok blaze barely misses the bling

 

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Bangkok’s Bang Rak district was jolted awake in the early hours as a fire broke out at a jewellery import-export company today. Fortunately, the blaze was contained before it could spread to the vault. The preliminary speculation points towards an electrical circuit malfunction as a possible cause.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303890-jewellery-district-on-fire-but-not-in-a-good-way-bangkok-blaze-barely-misses-the-bling/

 

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Crane accident at Lam Sali bridge Bangkok leaves one dead, two injured

 

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A tragic incident occurred yesterday at the elevated bridge crossing the Lam Sali intersection in Bangkok when an iron plate fell from the crane, claiming one life and inflicting injuries on two other workers. Events unfolded today at 1.50am as the labourers were working on the bridge.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303891-crane-accident-at-lam-sali-bridge-bangkok-leaves-one-dead-two-injured/

 

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Phuket savings group ex-loan officer nabbed for 12 million baht embezzlement

 

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The former loan officer of a savings group was arrested by police in a Phuket restaurant on charges of forging loan documents, fabricating account data, and embezzlement of over 12 million baht. The arrest of the 44 year old woman named Arwarran, made under the jurisdiction of Narathiwat Province’s court, follows a complaint lodged in 2020 by more than 50 members of the savings group.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303892-phuket-savings-group-ex-loan-officer-nabbed-for-12-million-baht-embezzlement/

 

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Lottery loser: Drug addict squanders fortune, resorts to knife-point negotiations

 

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Chiang Rai Police have arrested 41 year old drug addict in relation to an incident where the man reportedly threatened his parents with a knife to extract money for funding his drug habit. The incident occurred after his share of a 12-million baht lottery windfall had been exhausted by his substance abuse.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303893-lottery-loser-drug-addict-squanders-fortune-resorts-to-knife-point-negotiations/

 

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A lifesaver’s plunge in Pattaya pool becomes his last

 

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A condominium technician unervingly drowned in the same swimming pool where he tried to save the life of a tourist in the heart of Pattaya.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303894-a-lifesaver’s-plunge-in-pattaya-pool-becomes-his-last/

 

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Democrats want to know who they would be voting for as PM

 

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File photo : Acting Democrat leader Jurin Laksanawisit

 

The Democrat party wants to know who Pheu Thai’s nominee for prime minister will be before making a decision whether to vote for them.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303898-democrats-want-to-know-who-they-would-be-voting-for-as-pm/

 

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United Thai Nation party joins Pheu Thai coalition

 

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Photo : The United Thai Nation spokesman Akaradej Wongpitakroj

 

The United Thai Nation party announced today (Thursday) that it will join the Pheu Thai-led coalition and vote for Pheu Thai’s prime ministerial nominee, according to the party’s spokesman Akaradej Wongpitakroj.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303899-united-thai-nation-party-joins-pheu-thai-coalition/

 

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Ranger killed, four injured in explosion at house in Narathiwat

 

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A para military ranger was killed and four others were injured when an improvised explosive device, hidden in a house, was remotely detonated as they entered.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303901-ranger-killed-four-injured-in-explosion-at-house-in-narathiwat/

 

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City Hall suspends construction of Bangkapi flyover after fatal accident

 

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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has ordered the suspension of work on the construction of a flyover at Bangkok’s Bangkapi intersection, after a fatal accident late last night (Wednesday) in which one worker was killed and two others were injured.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303891-crane-accident-at-lam-sali-bridge-bangkok-leaves-one-dead-two-injured/?do=findComment&comment=18283079

 

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Chonburi Couple Arrested for Concealing Miscarried Infant

 

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A Thai couple was arrested on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, for trying to conceal their allegedly miscarried infant by burying it near the Huai Chak Nok Reservoir near Pattaya.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303902-chonburi-couple-arrested-for-concealing-miscarried-infant/

 

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