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Stricter Gun Control Measures Announced by Thailand's Interior Ministry

 

 

Thailand's Interior Ministry has unveiled four enhanced measures to tighten control over firearms, responding to the country's alarming gun possession statistics.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308727-stricter-gun-control-measures-announced-by-thailands-interior-ministry/

 

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DSI crackdown on counterfeit dietary supplement warehouse in Chon Buri costing over 10 million baht
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) raided a warehouse in central Chon Buri storing counterfeit dietary supplements for humans and pets, causing damages exceeding 10 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308729-dsi-crackdown-on-counterfeit-dietary-supplement-warehouse-in-chon-buri-costing-over-10-million-baht/

 

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Elderly woman in Buriram lives alone without basic amenities for 30 years
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

An 84 year old woman has been living alone for over 30 years without any basic facilities such as electricity and water in her Buriram home.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308731-elderly-woman-in-buriram-lives-alone-without-basic-amenities-for-30-years/

 

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Bangkok Art Biennale 2024 is set to start
by Werawan Boonmee

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The 2024 Bangkok Art Biennale, centered around the theme "Nurture Gaia," promises an engaging and diverse art experience.

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308732-bangkok-art-biennale-2024-is-set-to-start/

 

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Heavy rainfall warning: Northern Thailand braced for potential flash floods
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: Freepik.

 

The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning regarding continuous heavy rainfall affecting 54 provinces, predominantly in the northern region. The department anticipates that 80% of the northern territory will experience heavy downpours, posing a risk of flash floods.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308733-heavy-rainfall-warning-northern-thailand-braced-for-potential-flash-floods/

 

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2 Thais killed, 11 kidnapped in Hamas attacks, passenger stabbed on BKK-Moscow flight : Tim Newton Today - Oct 9

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308734-2-thais-killed-11-kidnapped-in-hamas-attacks-passenger-stabbed-on-bkk-moscow-flight-tim-newton-today-oct-9/

 

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Bangkok shooting survivor recounts horrific encounter with Siam Paragon gunman
by Mitch Connor 

 

Photo: by Siam Paragon.

 

A survivor of the recent shooting at the Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok recounted her terrifying encounter with the 14 year old gunman. Anyapat Thipjirasakul, while fleeing the scene, came face to face with the teen gunman on an escalator.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308735-bangkok-shooting-survivor-recounts-horrific-encounter-with-siam-paragon-gunman/

 

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12 Thais may have been killed in Hamas attack in Israel

 

Palestinian militants ride an Israeli military vehicle that was seized by gunmen who infiltrated areas of southern Israel, in the northern Gaza Strip October 7. REUTERS/Ahmed Zakot

As many as 12 Thais may have been killed in the Hamas attack on Israel, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Jakkaphong Sangmanee in his post on X Sunday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308737-12-thais-may-have-been-killed-in-hamas-attack-in-israel/

 

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Illegal firearms crackdown: Thai police clamps down on illicit trade after alarming surge in gun violence
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: KhaoSod.

 

Police Lieutenant General Jiraphop Phuridej targeted 114 illegal firearms distributors across Thailand in an extensive nationwide crackdown.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308740-illegal-firearms-crackdown-thai-police-clamps-down-on-illicit-trade-after-alarming-surge-in-gun-violence/

 

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12 Thai people killed, 8 injured, and 11 detained in Hamas attacks
by Petch Petpailin

 

Thailand ’s Center of an Emergency Situation in Israel reported that 12 Thai nationals were killed , eight injured and 11 detained in Hamas attacks . A Thai resident in Israel , taking to Twitter, shared that he and nearly 100 fellow Thais managed to survive without any assistance from officials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308737-12-thais-may-have-been-killed-in-hamas-attack-in-israel/?do=findComment&comment=18406244

 

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Migrant worker sought for the murder of former Thai envoy
 

 

Bangkok police are to seek an arrest warrant for a migrant worker from a neighbouring country on suspicion of killing the former Thai ambassador to Denmark at his townhouse in Vibhavadi Rangsit Soi 20 in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308670-former-thai-ambassador-to-denmark-murdered/?do=findComment&comment=18406286

 

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THEOS-2 Satellite Launches Into Space
Werawan Boonmee

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s second earth observation satellite, known as THEOS-2, was launched into space on October 9th 2023 by a VEGA launch vehicle from the Guiana Space Centre launch pad in French Guiana, South America, according to Minister of Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Supamas Isarabhakdi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308741-theos-2-satellite-launches-into-space/

 

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2 Thai teenagers suspected of murdering former diplomat
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ บิ๊กเกรียน

 

Royal Thai Police detained two Thai teenagers following the murder of a former Thai diplomat. The teenagers, aged 15 and 17, were the last people to visit the former diplomat’s home before his dead body was discovered.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308670-former-thai-ambassador-to-denmark-murdered/?do=findComment&comment=18406499

 

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Patong tuk-tuk drivers charged after assault on tourist

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Facebook/สถานีตำรวจภูธรป่าตอง

Three Patong tuk-tuk drivers have been charged after assaulting a foreign tourist in a dispute over the fare. The Phuket News reports that the incident happened outside a resort on Rath-U-Thit 200 Pi Road, in the early hours of Sunday, October 8.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308748-patong-tuk-tuk-drivers-charged-after-assault-on-tourist/

 

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Foreign Man Suffers Serious Head Injuries in Pattaya Traffic Accident
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A 66-year-old foreigner of unknown nationality fell off his motorbike and knocked his head on the road in Pattaya, resulting in serious injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308751-foreign-man-suffers-serious-head-injuries-in-pattaya-traffic-accident/

 

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Over a thousand Thais in Israel want to be flown back to Thailand

 

 

A total of 1,099 Thais working in Israel have expressed a wish to return to Thailand and the Royal Thai Air Force has arranged for an Airbus 340 and four C-130 transport planes to evacuate them as soon as Israel gives the green light.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308752-over-a-thousand-thais-in-israel-want-to-be-flown-back-to-thailand/

 

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Thailand more worried about global oil price rise than with oil shortage

 

 

The Thai Ministry of Energy is more concerned over the prospect of a spike in global oil prices than oil supply disruption due to Israeli-Hamas war, according to Energy Permanent Secretary Prasert Sinsukprasert.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308759-thailand-more-worried-about-global-oil-price-rise-than-with-oil-shortage/

 

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French mother demands justice for son sexually assaulted by Thai man in Koh Samui

 

Photo via Twitter @Princessemondi2

 

A French mother is demanding justice after her seven year old son was sexually assaulted by a predatory Thai pedophile in a grocery store on Koh Samui island in Thailand. Remarkably, despite her son being the victim of a sickening sexual assault, the French mother had her passport confiscated after the suspect filed an assault charge against her. To add further insult to injury, the French Embassy refused to help and the Thai police urged her to drop the case.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308760-french-mother-demands-justice-for-son-sexually-assaulted-by-thai-man-in-koh-samui/

 

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Former Move Forward party leader told not to interfere with government in helping Thais in Israel

 

 

A former United Thai Nation (UTN) electoral candidate has asked former Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat to stop interfering with the government in the effort to help Thais in Israel, pointing out that it is none of his business.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308761-former-move-forward-party-leader-told-not-to-interfere-with-government-in-helping-thais-in-israel/

 

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Senate votes against police request to question Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun

 

 

The Thai Senate voted overwhelming today (Monday) against a police summons for Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun to acknowledge charges of drug trafficking and money laundering, following a debate in parliament after the embattled senator was given a chance to defend himself.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308762-senate-votes-against-police-request-to-question-senator-upakit-pachariyangkun/

 

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Thai PM Meets with Hong Kong Investors

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Srettha Thavisin met with business leaders in Hong Kong, as he highlighted Thailand’s readiness to welcome investors and business sectors, and conveyed a message of trust and confidence in the Thai government’s preparation and willingness to offer assistance and cater to the needs of Hong Kong investors and businesses.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308763-thai-pm-meets-with-hong-kong-investors/

 

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Wife of Thai Worker in Israel Breaks Down in Tears as Husband Killed

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 9 (TNA) – The wife of a Thai worker killed in Israel is devastated after receiving heartbreaking news that her husband lost his life in a violent incident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308764-wife-of-thai-worker-in-israel-breaks-down-in-tears-as-husband-killed/

 

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Khao Lak officials bemoan the dangerous roads along coastal Phang Nga

 

PHOTO: Flickr/Tony Withers

 

With Khao Lak the chosen location for a new airport to serve Phuket and other neighbouring provinces, attention is turning to road safety in the coastal town. Thai PBS World has a detailed report examining the issue and the reasons behind the high number of incidents each year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308765-khao-lak-officials-bemoan-the-dangerous-roads-along-coastal-phang-nga/

 

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Chalong Pier to become Phuket’s fourth “smart” pier

 

Chalong pier. PHOTO: Expedia

 

There are plans to upgrade Phuket’s Chalong Pier, making it the island’s fourth “smart” pier, alongside Ao Po, to the north, Panwa Pier, on the east coast, and Rassada Pier in Phuket Town. At the time it was opened, Ao Po became Thailand’s first smart pier.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308766-chalong-pier-to-become-phuket’s-fourth-“smart”-pier/

 

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First group of 15 Thais to arrive in Bangkok from Israel on Thursday

 

 

The first group of 15 Thais will leave Israel on a commercial fight for Thailand this Wednesday and are scheduled to arrive in Bangkok the following day, Deputy Foreign Minister Jakkapong Sangmanee told the Thai media today (Monday) at the Rapid Response Center.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308768-first-group-of-15-thais-to-arrive-in-bangkok-from-israel-on-thursday/

 

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Former culture minister Itthiphol Kunplome freed on bail after indictment on corruption charges

 

Former Culture Minister Itthiphol Kunplome

 

Former Culture Minister Itthiphol Kunplome was indicted on corruption charges this afternoon (Monday) in the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases, after his return from Cambodia this morning.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308769-former-culture-minister-itthiphol-kunplome-freed-on-bail-after-indictment-on-corruption-charges/

 

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Chaiyaphum province mobilises aid for Thai labourers in Israel amid escalating conflict

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

As the conflict in Israel escalates, Thai labourers in the region are facing increased worries about their safety. Despite this, many are determined to remain and continue working.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308770-chaiyaphum-province-mobilises-aid-for-thai-labourers-in-israel-amid-escalating-conflict/

 

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Delivery fraud: Thai rider disappears with eight iPhones worth over 100,000 baht

 

Photo: digitaltrends.com

 

A Thai delivery rider vanished after collecting eight iPhones, valued at over 100,000 baht, causing the client, Kittiphong Loeslaew, to voice his frustrations online. The delivery service is expected to compensate him for the loss.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308772-delivery-fraud-thai-rider-disappears-with-eight-iphones-worth-over-100000-baht/

 

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Revered royal monk’s passing leaves temple in deep contemplation

 

Photo: by cremation institute

 

A revered royal ecclesiastical advisor has passed away, leaving the Buddhist community in mourning. Pranee Intawaso was the advisor to the head of the 14th region and assistant abbot at Wat Rai Khing, a royal temple in Nakhon Pathom.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308774-revered-royal-monk’s-passing-leaves-temple-in-deep-contemplation/

 

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Locked out of luck: Thai woman’s desperate climb ends in tragic fall from condo

 

Photo via Facebook/ ข่าวเวิร์คพอยท์ 23

 

A Thai woman met a tragic end as she fell from the fifth floor of her condominium in Chon Buri province. The Thai woman had tried to access her room by climbing onto the roof after accidentally locking herself out.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308775-locked-out-of-luck-thai-woman’s-desperate-climb-ends-in-tragic-fall-from-condo/