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Police chief says too soon to determine impact of 4am closing times

By Peter Roche

 

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PHOTO: Bangla Road nightlife in Phuket


Thailand’s national police chief says it’s too soon to determine the impact of extending closing time for nightlife venues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314686-police-chief-says-too-soon-to-determine-impact-of-4am-closing-times/

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Dangling Wire Snags Pattaya Motorbike Taxi Driver by His Neck
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

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Pattaya — A motorbike taxi driver in Pattaya narrowly escaped a life-threatening situation when he collided with a hanging cable on December 17th, resulting in a gruesome neck wound.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314737-dangling-wire-snags-pattaya-motorbike-taxi-driver-by-his-neck/

 

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Pattaya Tourist Police Collaborate with Local Community to Enhance Safety and Services
 

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Pattaya - In a proactive move to bolster tourism safety and services, the Pattaya Tourist Police recently organized a training program for Walking Street guardians.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314733-pattaya-tourist-police-collaborate-with-local-community-to-enhance-safety-and-services/

 

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Young Nurse Fatally Injured in Hit-and-Run Incident in Ratchaburi
 

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At 8:00 AM on December 19, 2022, Lieutenant Colonel Chanaroditch Theentong, the on-duty officer at Ratchaburi City Police Station, received a report of a fatal collision involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314732-young-nurse-fatally-injured-in-hit-and-run-incident in-ratchaburi/

 

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2023’s top stories: Thailand anguishes over mass shootings, as boy goes berserk in Bangkok mall

By Thai PBS World’s General Desk

 

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The trend of fatal shooting sprees in Thailand continued in 2023, with the country’s top luxury shopping mall becoming the latest killing field. Adding to the shock was the young age of the perpetrator, a 14-year-old schoolboy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314748-2023’s-top-stories-thailand-anguishes-over-mass-shootings-as-boy-goes-berserk-in-bangkok-mall/

 

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U-Tapao Airport Eyes Direct Flights from India to Lure Tourists
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

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Pattaya — U-Tapao International Airport, located near Pattaya, is making an effort to attract direct flights from India, eyeing the vast potential of the Indian tourism market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314749-u-tapao-airport-eyes-direct-flights-from-india-to-lure-tourists/

 

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State-owned company officer accused of age fraud to prolong retirement
by Petch Petpailin

 

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Sittha Biabangkerd and the accused officer's birth certification | Photo via KhaoChad


A group of people calling themselves the State Enterprise Lover Club accused a deputy executive director of a state-owned telecommunications company in Thailand of committing age fraud to extend his retirement.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314751-state-owned-company-officer-accused-of-age-fraud-to-prolong-retirement/

 

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Tragic car and motorcycle collision in Chachoengsao claims mother’s life, leaves daughter critically injured
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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An unfortunate collision between a car and a motorcycle resulted in the death of a mother and left her daughter seriously injured. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314753-tragic-car-and-motorcycle-collision-in-chachoengsao-claims-mother’s-life-leaves-daughter-critically-injured/

 

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Thai man murders 2 year old stepdaughter while intoxicated
by Petch Petpailin

 

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A Thai man admitted to murdering his two year old stepdaughter at a house in Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok while he was intoxicated. Police suspected a 16 year old caregiver of involvement in the murder.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314754-thai-man-murders-2-year-old-stepdaughter-while-intoxicated/

 

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Air Arabia soars to new heights: Inaugural flight to Phuket unveils sky-high perks for budget travellers
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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Photo courtesy of Aviation Week Network


Air Arabia, the leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has launched its maiden flight to Phuket, Thailand, lifting off from the iconic Sharjah International Airport in the UAE.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314756-air-arabia-soars-to-new-heights-inaugural-flight-to-phuket-unveils-sky-high-perks-for-budget-travellers/

 

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Thailand’s tripartite committee to reconsider new minimum daily wage
by Mitch Connor

 

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Picture courtesy of Josue Isai Ramos Figueroa, Unsplash

 

A pivotal meeting is set to take place on Tuesday, led by the tripartite committee on minimum daily wages in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314758-thailand’s-tripartite-committee-to-reconsider-new-minimum-daily-wage/

 

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Thailand and Cambodia to resume talks over disputed Gulf region
by Mitch Connor

 

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February will see the reignition of talks between Thailand and Cambodia regarding a disputed region in the Gulf of Thailand, spanning 26,000 square kilometres. This area, rich in energy resources, is a matter of contention as both nations lay claim to it.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314761-thailand-and-cambodia-to-resume-talks-over-disputed-gulf-region/

 

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Shocking discovery: Decomposed human legs unearthed in US cardboard shipment

 

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At a recycling facility in Chon Buri‘s Si Racha district, diligent workers stumbled upon a nightmarish find—two human legs, reduced to bare bones, concealed within a consignment of recyclable cardboard paper imported from the United States.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314764-shocking-discovery-decomposed-human-legs-unearthed-in-us-cardboard-shipment/

 

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Phatthalung highway police intercept 58 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

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Highway police in Phatthalung intercepted three pickup trucks carrying 58 illegal Bangladesh immigrants. The migrants were being smuggled into Hat Yai to work.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314767-phatthalung-highway-police-intercept-58-illegal-immigrants-from-bangladesh/

 

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Dual-Track Railway Challenges: Delays and Upgrades Amid Minister’s Inspection

By Editorial Staff
 

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In a recent development, Mr. Suraphong Piyachote, the Minister of Transport, conducted on-site inspections last week to evaluate the operational efficiency of the newly inaugurated dual-track railway spanning from Ban Kubua Station in Ratchaburi province to Sapli Station in Chumphon province, covering an extensive distance of 348 kilometers. The visit aimed to scrutinize the initial implementation of the revamped timetable accommodating 60 train services.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314769-dual-track-railway-challenges-delays-and-upgrades-amid-minister’s-inspection/

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Revitalizing Pattaya Reefs: 3D-Printed Coral Homes Boost Marine Ecosystems
By Editorial Staff

 

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In a concerted effort to restore Thailand’s marine ecosystems sustainably, a collaborative initiative led by SCG, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, the Faculty of Veterinary Science at Chulalongkorn University, Earth Agenda Foundation, and Thai Cement Company Limited (SCG) recently implemented a groundbreaking project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314771-revitalizing-pattaya-reefs-3d-printed-coral-homes-boost-marine-ecosystems/

 

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Energy management giant calls for quicker green energy transition

 

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Foreign investors warn that Thailand’s progress in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions falls short of expectations, despite the government’s commitment to carbon neutrality in and net zero emissions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314800-energy-management-giant-calls-for-quicker-green-energy-transition/

 

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Opposition leader welcomes government’s marriage equality bill

 

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Opposition parties have welcomed the government’s move to submit a marriage equality bill to parliament, to be considered alongside a similar bill proposed by the Move Forward party, opposition leader Chaithawat Tulathon said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314801-opposition-leader-welcomes-government’s-marriage-equality-bill/

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