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Thailand lifts emergency decrees in some southern provinces

 

 

Thailand has recently taken steps to lift the long-standing emergency rule in several districts in its restive southern provinces, where a persistent Muslim insurgency has plagued the region for over two decades. Critics have also voiced concerns about the severe human rights abuses that have been associated with these emergency measures.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309843-thailand-lifts-emergency-decrees-in-some-southern-provinces/

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The pain of loss hits a father as he lost two sons in Israel

 

A combo photo shows Apichart (L) and Pongthep (R) Kusaram who were killed in Israel.//Facebook

 

Lampieu Kusaram, who lost both of his sons when Hamas attacked Israel earlier this month, said that no amount of compensation can ease his sense of loss.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309846-the-pain-of-loss-hits-a-father-as-he-lost-two-sons-in-israel/

 

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Thailand’s EV initiative: Driving towards a greener future

 

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The Thai government has embarked on an ambitious plan to replace ageing government vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs), in line with their carbon neutrality goal set for 2050. The Thai EV initiative move was prompted by a notification issued by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, encouraging the use of EVs within the government sector.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309847-thailand’s-ev-initiative-driving-towards-a-greener-future/

 

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Myanmar national sought by Thai cyber police in iPhone fraud scheme

 

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The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau is gearing up to issue an arrest warrant for a Myanmar national involved in a fraudulent iPhone sale to a sixth-form student. The scheme involved easily controlled mule accounts, with a recent arrest of a 39 year old woman, Nattanicha Suksri, who was involved in withdrawing funds. The arrest took place yesterday in Chiang Rai province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309849-myanmar-national-sought-by-thai-cyber-police-in-iphone-fraud-scheme/

 

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Universal healthcare with one ID card set to expand in Thailand

 

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The One ID Card, Universal Healthcare initiative is set to be extended to four additional provinces in Thailand, according to Dr Chonnan Srikaew, minister of the Ministry of Public Health. Stating that the new policy will be officially announced on October 24, the minister clarified that the single ID card will enable citizens to access healthcare services in all networks, including those outside the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Public Health, clinics, pharmacies, and laboratories.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309850-universal-healthcare-with-one-id-card-set-to-expand-in-thailand/

 

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Over 100 victims lured into buying fake concert tickets and perfume

 

Photo via Facebook/ เจาะลึกทั่วไทย Inside Thailand

 

Forty victims, representing more than 100 others, filed a complaint with the police after a Thai woman lured them into buying fake concert tickets and perfume from their beloved Thai singer, Palitchoke “Peck” Ayanaputra.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309851-over-100-victims-lured-into-buying-fake-concert-tickets-and-perfume/

 

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Thai airlines weigh in on passenger pounds

 

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Several airlines have introduced weight checks for passengers and their luggage before boarding to calculate standard and average passenger weight. This passenger weigh-in measure, initiated today, allows airlines to distribute weight more effectively on international flights, thus reducing fuel usage.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309852-thai-airlines-weigh-in-on-passenger-pounds/

 

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Compensation for Thai families with members killed in Israel conflict

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Eight deceased Thai workers, who were victims of the attack by Hamas in Israel on October 7, were brought back home this morning, aboard a commercial flight. Upon landing at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Samut Prakan province, their bodies were transported to their respective hometowns.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309853-compensation-for-thai-families-with-members-killed-in-israel-conflict/

 

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Thai couple arrested for filming and selling explicit content of women

 

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A Thai husband and wife were apprehended by the Royal Thai Police for allegedly deceiving women through a dating app, playing them with alcohol, filming explicit content, and subsequently selling it on social media platforms.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309854-thai-couple-arrested-for-filming-and-selling-explicit-content-of-women/

 

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Thai neurosurgeon frustration over brain surgery delay

 

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A peculiar health superstitions case was shared by a renowned neurosurgeon at Chiang Mai Ram Hospital involving a 55 year old male patient who postponed a scheduled brain surgery due to astrological beliefs. The patient’s health condition involved a brain haemorrhage, caused by a fall two months ago.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309855-thai-neurosurgeon-frustration-over-brain-surgery-delay/

 

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Ghost encounter leaves Thai Dhamma retreat-goer spooked in Chiang Mai

 

Photo via TikTok/ @pipimpeary

 

A Thai woman claimed that a ghost haunted her after completing a Dhamma retreat at a Rampoeng temple in the northern province of Chaing Mai. She also shared her selfie with the ghost in the background on TikTok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309856-ghost-encounter-leaves-thai-dhamma-retreat-goer-spooked-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Capsized kayak calamity off Pattaya: Adventure takes an unexpected plunge

 

Picture courtesy of Pattaya News

 

A kayaking adventure off the coast of Pattaya nearly ended in tragedy as a boat carrying a 42 year old man and a 14 year old girl capsized in the early hours of yesterday morning. The incident, which occurred at 4.30am, drew swift response from emergency services who attended the scene near Walking Street in South Pattaya, Banglamung district, Chon Buri province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309857-capsized-kayak-calamity-off-pattaya-adventure-takes-an-unexpected-plunge/

 

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Missing 12 year old Bangkok girl sparks urgent search

 

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A 12 year old girl has been missing for three continuous days under mysterious circumstances. Her distraught mother found a chat conversation between her daughter and a young man, prompting urgent police action to locate her. Concerns for her safety arose when the last CCTV footage of her was found at 10am today at Bang Na Police Station.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309858-missing-12-year-old-bangkok-girl-sparks-urgent-search/

 

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Rapists return to prison for brutal rape of 15 year old girl in central Thailand

 

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Police yesterday arrested two Thai men for the alleged brutal rape of a 15 year old girl in the central province of Kanchanaburi. The accused rapists had been imprisoned for the same crime and released only last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309860-rapists-return-to-prison-for-brutal-rape-of-15-year-old-girl-in-central-thailand/

 

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Pattaya Highway Police Arrest Serial Cable Thief

 

 

A serial cable thief was arrested last night by the Pattaya highway police. He admitted to selling the stolen state wires and spending the proceeds on online gambling and drugs.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309865-pattaya-highway-police-arrest-serial-cable-thief/

 

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Police Committee Raise Concerns Over Proliferation of Online Gambling

 

 

The Police Committee and Council filed a petition to Thai authorities on major online gambling sites accessible easily to everyone in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309866-police-committee-raise-concerns-over-proliferation-of-online-gambling/

 

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Fight at Pattaya Temple Fair Leaves Three People Injured

 

 

A temple fair at Wat Chak Nok in the Huay Yai area of Banglamung district turned violent as two groups of hot-headed teenagers clashed, resulting in three injuries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309868-fight-at-pattaya-temple-fair-leaves-three-people-injured/

 

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PM Srettha calls for innovative ASEAN-GCC partnership

 

 

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today called for innovative partnership between ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for a sustainable future.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309869-pm-srettha-calls-for-innovative-asean-gcc-partnership/

 

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