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Japanese fugitive escapes Thai police custody in daring car chase, manhunt underway
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Illustration: A japanese fugitive escapes Thai police custody in a daring car chase. Photo: Freepik

 

On September 9, a Japanese fugitive, Yuki Yanagi, escaped police custody in a daring car chase. He was initially detained at the Immigration Bureau in Suan Phlu before managing to commandeer a police vehicle and flee the scene.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306249-japanese-fugitive-escapes-thai-police-custody-in-daring-car-chase-manhunt-underway/

 

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Over 500 riders take part in Tha Sadet cycling event
By Online Reporter

 

 

On Sunday (Sept 10) Rajabhakti Park in the Hua Hin played host to over 500 cyclists for the “Cycling Local Tour, Enjoying Breeze, Nature, and History @Tha Sadet” event.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306254-over-500-riders-take-part-in-tha-sadet-cycling-event/

 

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Disgraced police sacked, HK hammered by record rain : Tim Newton Today - Sep 11

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306260-disgraced-police-sacked-hk-hammered-by-record-rain-tim-newton-today-sep-11/

 

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Central Pattana launches huge condo project in Phuket

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Central Pattana

The investment and retail property development firm Central Pattana is launching one of the largest condo development projects in Phuket. The development will be located near Central Phuket Floresta, opposite the Central Festival shopping Centre.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306262-central-pattana-launches-huge-condo-project-in-phuket/

 

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Air con, a fridge and sofa: Thaksin Shinawatra’s ‘VVIP’ prison life in Thailand
Activists claim the former PM has received special treatment at a special hospital ward, which stands in stark contrast to the overcrowded prison system

By Rebecca Ratcliffe in Bangkok

 

Thaksin Shinawatra waves on arrival at Don Mueang airport in Bangkok.

Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters

 

When Thailand’s former leader Thaksin Shinawatra returned from exile in August, he became arguably the most high-profile person held in the country’s notorious prisons.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306263-air-con-a-fridge-and-sofa-thaksin-shinawatra’s-‘vvip’-prison-life-in-thailand/

 

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Four suspected Thai members of a call centre gang arrested in Cambodia
 

 

Cambodian police have arrested four Thai nationals, alleged to be members of a Cambodia-based call centre gang implicated in cheating a Thai family in Samut Prakan, which ultimately led to the head of the family killing his wife and two children in desperation and unsuccessfully attempting suicide.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306264-four-suspected-thai-members-of-a-call-centre-gang-arrested-in-cambodia/

 

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MFP Candidate Wins Rayong's By-Election: Unofficial Results

 

 

RAYONG, Sept 11 (TNA) – The Election Commission (EC) has released unofficial election results for Constituency 3 of Rayong Province, showing a significant lead for the Move Forward Party candidate over the second-place candidate from the Democrat Party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306265-mfp-candidate-wins-rayongs-by-election-unofficial-results/

 

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Thailand’s food delivery drivers feel pinch as Grab, Line rack up losses
Gig workers say platforms such as Grab and Foodpanda have cut their pay rates without explanation.

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By Jitsiree Thongnoi

 

Thailand's food delivery drivers say their incomes have shrunk since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic [File: Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP]

Bangkok, Thailand – When Piti began working as a Grab delivery driver at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 26-year-old Bangkok resident had little trouble earning a decent wage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306266-thailand’s-food-delivery-drivers-feel-pinch-as-grab-line-rack-up-losses/

 

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OP-ED – Highlights of the Prayut government’s diplomatic achievements
By Kavi Chongkittavorn

 

 

During the Prayut government’s 9-year administration, foreign policy played an indispensable role in pivoting Thailand on geopolitical landscape.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306267-highlights-of-the-prayut-government’s-diplomatic-achievements/

 

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Phuket’s PIPO heroes: Two thai men saved, but waves claim two
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ MGR Online ภาคใต้

 

The Port-in-Port-out (PIPO) authorities in Phuket rescued two Thai men after their fishing boat capsized yesterday. Regrettably, two fishermen lost their lives in this tragic incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306268-phuket’s-pipo-heroes-two-thai-men-saved-but-waves-claim-two/

 

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Srettha Pays Respect To Spirit Shrine, Fully Ready For Policy Showdown
by TNR Staff

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin paying respect to the Parliament spirit shrine and greeting people there this morning. Photo: Matichon

 

PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin entered Parliament compound at the auspicious moment of 7.59 a.m. this morning (Sep. 11) and after paying respect to a spirit shine there told reporters he is fully ready for the policy statement debate scheduled to continue over the next two days, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306269-srettha-pays-respect-to-spirit-shrine-fully-ready-for-policy-showdown/

 

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Bangkok crane catastrophe claims engineer’s life and injures Burmese workers
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Nonthawat Wisutthipat.

 

A crane collapse at a construction site within Srinakharinwirot University in the Asoke neighbourhood of Bangkok resulted in the death of a Thai engineer and caused injuries to two Burmese workers. The crane operator fled the scene amid the tragedy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306237-crane-collapses-in-sukhumvit-23-kills-engineer-injures-two-workers/?do=findComment&comment=18340395

 

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Three big battles for new defense minister: spending, conscription, and peace talks

 

 

Armed with little or no background in military or security affairs, Sutin Klungsang faces huge challenges ahead as the newly appointed defense minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306273-three-big-battles-for-new-defense-minister-spending-conscription-and-peace-talks/

 

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Sub-district Chief Will Not Escape Justice: Deputy Police Chief

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 11 (TNA) – A local administrator or Kamnan Nok, allegedly ordering a gunman to shoot a highway police officer will not escape justice as the evidence is being securely held, said Pol. Gen. Surachate Kahkparn, deputy national police chief.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306279-sub-district-chief-will-not-escape-justice-deputy-police-chief/

 

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Foreigners make a ‘cremazing’ splash with Gene Kelly-inspired dance in Thai temple rain
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via TikTok @ks_photogallery.

 

A group of enthusiastic foreigners sparked both amusement and criticism among Thai netizens after sharing a video of dancing and singing in the rain Gene Kelly style in front of a crematorium at a temple in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306280-foreigners-make-a-‘cremazing’-splash-with-gene-kelly-inspired-dance-in-thai-temple-rain/

 

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First Mobile Cabinet Meeting to Focus on Northeast Economy
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is now focusing on boosting the economy of Thailand’s northeastern region, with plans to host his first mobile cabinet meeting in Nong Bua Lamphu province in November.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306281-first-mobile-cabinet-meeting-to-focus-on-northeast-economy/

 

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Acting Democrat leader says policy statement doesn’t match election pledges

 

 

Acting Democrat party leader Jurin Laksanawisit told parliament today (Monday) that the government’s policies, delivered by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, do not match those promised by the Pheu Thai party during the election campaign.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306286-acting-democrat-leader-says-policy-statement-doesn’t-match-election-pledges/

 

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Region’s largest seafood festival gets underway in Cha-am
By Online Reporter

 

 

The 22nd annual Shellfish and Squid Festival got underway at the scenic Cha-am beach viewpoint area on the evening of September 9, marking another year of celebrating the coastal town’s rich seafood heritage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306287-region’s-largest-seafood-festival-gets-underway-in-cha-am/

 

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Officer suspect in Kamnan Nok shooting case kills self

 

 

Pol Col Wachira Yaothaisong, a superintendent at the Highway Police Division and the immediate superior to Pol Maj Sivakorn Saibua, who was shot dead in Nakhon Pathom last week , shot himself at his residence in Pathum Thani province this afternoon (Monday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306298-officer-suspect-in-kamnan-nok-shooting-case-kills-self/

 

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Pol Gen Torsak tipped to be new national police chief

 

Deputy Police Commissioner Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol

 

In a move, described as a win-win, deputy police commissioner Pol Gen Roy Ingkapairote will be appointed National Security Council (NSC) chief, paving the way for Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol to become the new police commissioner, an informed source said today (Monday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306299-pol-gen-torsak-tipped-to-be-new-national-police-chief/

 

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Public Ministry to set up National Health Security Board

 

 

Thailand’s Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said today (Monday) that he intends to set up a National Health Security Board and push for medicinal cannabis, among other public health policies pledged during the general election campaign.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306300-public-ministry-to-set-up-national-health-security-board/

 

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Move Forward accuse government of reneging on election promises

 

 

Many Pheu Thai election manifesto promises were missing from the policy statement delivered by PM Srettha Thavisin to parliament, said Move Forward MP deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakul on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306301-move-forward-accuse-government-of-reneging-on-election-promises/

 

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PM and Cabinet announce policies to the National Assembly

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Srettha Thavisin led a cabinet meeting to announce policies to the National Assembly, in accordance with Section 162 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306302-pm-and-cabinet-announce-policies-to-the-national-assembly/

 

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Cremation Ceremony Held for Highway Inspector Shot Dead at Local Leader’s House

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 11 (TNA) – The royally-sponsored cremation ceremony has been held for Pol. Maj. Siwakorn Saibua, highway inspector, shot dead by a gunman at a house of local administrator In Nakhon Pathom.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306303-cremation-ceremony-held-for-highway-inspector-shot-dead-at-local-leader’s-house/

 

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Kamnan Nok police shooting: CCTV captures fatal gunfire

 

A still image from the new evidence in the Kamnan Nok case. Photo taken from video clip from Khaosod

 

In the ongoing story of corruption and murder, new surveillance footage has surfaced, rendering audible the sound of four consecutive gunshots emerging from the residence of Praween Chanklai, also known as Nok, a local sub-district headman, reported Khaosod.

 

Full Story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1306306-kamnan-nok-police-shooting-cctv-captures-fatal-gunfire/

 

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Thai mother seeks answers in daughter’s Japan condo death

 

Photo via Facebook/ มูลนิธิปวีณาหงสกุลเพื่อเด็กและสตรี

 

A Thai woman demanded an investigation into the death of her 23 year old daughter who mysteriously fell to her death from the eighth floor of a condominium in Japan, just one day after her arrival.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306307-thai-mother-seeks-answers-in-daughter’s-japan-condo-death/

 

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Thai government plans central budget use for farmers’ debt relief

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The Ministry of Agriculture is planning to utilise the central budget to support farmers’ debt relief in case next year’s budget is delayed. The ministry is aligning its plans with the government’s policies, especially Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s strategy of reducing production costs.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306308-thai-government-plans-central-budget-use-for-farmers’-debt-relief/

 

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Thai thief’s muddy caper: Stolen food cupboard’s bizarre journey

 

Photo via Facebook/ Weerayut Ban Pho

 

In a truly ‘food for thought‘ incident in Surin’s Isaan province, a baffled Thai homeowner recounted an odd story involving a thief who swiped his food cupboard, only to ditch it nearby, all thanks to an unexpected ‘muddy munch’ venture.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306310-thai-thief’s-muddy-caper-stolen-food-cupboard’s-bizarre-journey/

 

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Reckless car drifting stunt in busy Chon Buri intersection sparks outrage

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

An online video showing a car recklessly drifting in the centre of a major intersection, causing distress among residents, has drawn widespread criticism. The incident occurred last week and was shared recently by a Facebook user.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306312-reckless-car-drifting-stunt-in-busy-chon-buri-intersection-sparks-outrage/

 

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Cable chaos near Phuket Airport: Theft and damage probe takes off

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Phuket Provincial Police are accelerating the investigation into the recent theft and damage of power and communication cables near Phuket International Airport. The cables, located by the road leading to the aircraft control tower, were targeted by unknown culprits who managed to cut and steal them, leading to damages amounting to 50,200 baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306313-cable-chaos-near-phuket-airport-theft-and-damage-probe-takes-off/