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Four Danish tourists and van driver injured in incident near airport

 

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On Monday morning at 9:30 am, a group of four Danish tourists and their Thai driver faced a scary accident shortly after arriving at Phuket Airport. The tourists had just touched down in Phuket and rented the van to their accommodation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314052-four-danish-tourists-and-van-driver-injured-in-incident-near-airport/

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Thai Authorities Give Update On Sexual Assault Case Involving German Backpacker in Koh Chang
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

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Thai authorities have acted decisively in response to a sexual assault case involving a 24-year-old German backpacker in Koh Chang, Trat province, to protect the country’s tourism reputation and reassure travelers. The incident, which garnered widespread media coverage, has spurred action from various governmental agencies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314088-thai-authorities-give-update-on-sexual-assault-case-involving-german-backpacker-in-koh-chang/

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Air Canada flight revival: Bangkok to Vancouver route takes off for a holiday high
by Bob Scott 

 

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Great news for holidaymakers in North America and Thailand, as Air Canada today announced the reinstatement of direct flights between Bangkok and Vancouver.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314091-air-canada-flight-revival-bangkok-to-vancouver-route-takes-off-for-a-holiday-high/

 

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Arrest on Rama 2: Police Detain Woman Driving Luxury Car
 

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In a significant operation along Rama 2 Road, highway police apprehended an attractive woman behind the wheel of a Porsche. The vehicle, adorned with a fake license plate bearing the number N 8899, was intercepted at the entrance of the Ratchaburi 2-kilometer 83+400 expressway. Authorities disclosed that the upscale car had been legitimately purchased from a renowned car center in the Rama 9 area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314093-arrest-on-rama-2-police-detain-woman-driving-luxury-car/

 

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Drug suspect accuses police of 300,000 baht extortion and rape
by Petch Petpailin

 

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A Thai drug suspect accused Pathum Thani Provincial Police officers of illegally reducing her sentence, extorting 300,000 baht and raping her.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314118-drug-suspect-accuses-police-of-300000-baht-extortion-and-rape/

 

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Thai labour minister takes wages for a spin: Cabinet gears up for minimum wage review

by Mitch Connor

 

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Thai Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn announced that the Cabinet will be looking into a review of the new daily minimum wage rates. This comes after several business organisations urged the government to uphold the decision made by a tripartite wage committee regarding the increase in wages.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314121-thai-labour-minister-takes-wages-for-a-spin-cabinet-gears-up-for-minimum-wage-review/

 

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Thai minister heats up COP28 with climate change commitment
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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At the COP28 climate talks in Dubai, Thailand’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Police General Phatcharavat Wongsuwan, took centre stage, making bold declarations and unveiling ambitious plans to combat climate change.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314128-thai-minister-heats-up-cop28-with-climate-change-commitment/

 

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Unjust arrest sparks outrage over police corruption in Thailand

by Nattapong Westwood

 

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A 50 year old Thai man aired his grievances about police corruption after being unjustly arrested for illegal possession of a gun that was not his. The police demanded a 50,000 baht bail fee, which was eventually negotiated to 20,000 baht, in exchange for his release.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314129-unjust-arrest-sparks-outrage-over-police-corruption-in-thailand/

 

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PM to Boost EV Industry Ties in Japan Visit

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is scheduled to visit Japan this coming weekend with a focus on strengthening ties in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The trip is geared towards meetings with top Japanese automakers to discuss and support their transition to EV production in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314152-pm-to-boost-ev-industry-ties-in-japan-visit/

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