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Thailand’s Louis Tussaud wax museum to unveil lifelike King Charles III figure
by Mitch Connor

 

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Following the resounding success of the Joe Biden wax figure debut last year, the Royal Dynasty room at Louis Tussaud’s is unveiling a life-size wax figure of the British monarch King Charles III.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315716-thailand’s-louis-tussaud-wax-museum-to-unveil-lifelike-king-charles-iii-figure/

 

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Bangsaen Beach Prepares for Cosmic Countdown
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

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Bangsaen — Bangsaen Beach is gearing up for an extraordinary New Year’s event – the Bangsaen Space Countdown 2024. Scheduled for December 30th-31st, 2023, this cosmic extravaganza promises a stellar experience at Laan Laem Taen on Bangsaen Beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315717-bangsaen-beach-prepares-for-cosmic-countdown/

 

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10,000 Tourists Enjoy Full Moon Party At Koh Phangan
by TNR Staff

 

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Scenes from the Full Moon Party at Koh Phangan. Photo: TV Channel 7

 

AS MANY AS 10,000 mostly young foreign and Thai tourists packed Haad Rin beach on Koh Phangan island to enjoy the Full Moon Party that continued all night till dawn yesterday (Dec. 28) in a lively atmosphere with DJs playing loud music amid energic vibes, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315723-10000-tourists-enjoy-full-moon-party-at-koh-phangan/

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Thai elderly woman abandoned by children struggles to survive
by Samantha Rose 

 

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Abandoned and suffering from a medical condition requiring surgery, Orratai, 84 years old, was left to fend for herself, despite having four children. She had attempted to reach out to her daughter, living in a luxury house in the Ram 2 area, but was denied entry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315724-thai-elderly-woman-abandoned-by-children-struggles-to-survive/

 

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Thailand’s struggle with informal debt likened to modern-day slavery
by Alex Morgan

 

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The struggle with informal debt, described as a form of modern-day slavery, has been prioritised on a national level by Srettha Thavisin, the Prime Minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315725-thailand’s-struggle-with-informal-debt-likened-to-modern-day-slavery/

 

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Thailand tourism: 10 provinces elevated to first tier attractions
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has handpicked 10 second-tier provinces to be promoted as first-tier tourist hotspots on December 26.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315726-thailand-tourism-10-provinces-elevated-to-first-tier-attractions/

 

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Hua Hin Marathon 2024: Registration opens Jan 1, 2024, here’s how to register
By Online Reporter 

 

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A runner competes in the Hua Hin Marathon 2023. Image: Patrick Jacobs


Registration for the Hua Hin Marathon 2024 opens at 10am on Jan 1, 2024. Here’s all you need to know about the event and how to register.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315735-hua-hin-marathon-2024-registration-opens-jan-1-2024-here’s-how-to-register/

 

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Thai Ministry of Transport Offers Complimentary Motorways and Expressways for New Year Celebrations

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

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On December 27th, 2023, Mrs. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, publicly revealed a New Year gift from the Thai Ministry of Transport regarding complimentary travel on motorways and expressways.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315739-thai-ministry-of-transport-offers-complimentary-motorways-and-expressways-for-new-year-celebrations/

 

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Chiang Mai: Thai scientists discover edible mushrooms
by Top

 

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A team of scientists from the Center of Excellence for Microbial Diversity and Sustainable Utilisation at Chiang Mai University has unveiled two new species of mushrooms— Russula pseudomodesta and Russula sribuabanensis, in northern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315740-chiang-mai-thai-scientists-discover-edible-mushrooms/

 

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Udon Thani school coach and sponsor face further child abuse charges
by Mitch Connor

 

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An Udon Thani school football coach and a team sponsor are facing further legal action, as five more children aged between 10 and 13 have accused them of sexual abuse.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315742-udon-thani-school-coach-and-sponsor-face-further-child-abuse-charges/

 

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Pregnant Thai woman with autism accuses father of raping her
by Petch Petpailin

 

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A pregnant Thai woman with autism accused her biological father of raping her. The accused father denied the allegation, and other family members were not convinced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315743-pregnant-thai-woman-with-autism-accuses-father-of-raping-her/

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Thai politics 2023 in review: Challenges and changes
by Mitch Connor

 

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The landscape of Thai politics in 2023 was filled with suspense, surprises, and setbacks. The Move Forward Party, despite winning the most seats in the May election, couldn’t form a government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315744-thai-politics-2023-in-review-challenges-and-changes/

 

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Road safety appeal amid surge of New Year holidaymakers in Thailand
by Mitch Connor

 

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The People’s Safety Foundation has made an appeal to the government for stricter safety policies to mitigate road accidents as Thailand gears up for the New Year’s celebrations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315745-road-safety-appeal-amid-surge-of-new-year-holidaymakers-in-thailand/

 

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Fatal car crash claims life of town clerk in Samut Songkhram
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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A tragic accident occurred when the town clerk was driving home and collided with a sedan, resulting in his death. The police sent the body for an autopsy and are urgently investigating the cause. This incident took place at 11:30 pm yesterday (December 28).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315747-fatal-car-crash-claims-life-of-town-clerk-in-samut-songkhram/

 

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Chumphon teenager disappears in sea after wave mishap
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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A tragic incident unfolded yesterday, as a 17 year old high school student, hailing from Chumphon’s capital district, disappeared into the sea while playing with friends near the Saphli pier in Chumphon province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315752-chumphon-teenager-disappears-in-sea-after-wave-mishap/

 

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2023’s top stories: The ‘3Ps’ lose power as voters pull plug on junta legacy  

 

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From left : Gen Anupong Paochinda, Gen Prawit Wongsuwan and Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha


After nine years in power, the once formidable alliance of Thailand’s three brothers-in-arms finally came to an end in 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315753-2023’s-top-stories-the-‘3ps’-lose-power-as-voters-pull-plug-on-junta-legacy/

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Perfect storm batters Loong Phol

 

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Chaiyaphol Wipa or Loong Phol and his wife, Somporn, pose for photo after giving an interview to a television programmer in 2020.//sanook

 

Many believed that things would drastically change after the Criminal Court ruling on December 20, but even they had not expected that it would be such a spectacular free fall for Chaiyaphol Wipa, the key suspect in the Nong Chompoo case.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315773-perfect-storm-batters-loong-phol/

 

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Public Warning: Caution during New Year Holidays and Dry Weather Conditions

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Government Spokesperson, Mr. Chai Wacharonke, has conveyed the government’s concern for public safety during the upcoming year-end festivities and the extended holiday period from December 29th, 2023, to January 1st, 2024. As many citizens plan to travel to various provinces during this time, special attention is urged regarding electrical safety within homes.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315775-public-warning-caution-during-new-year-holidays-and-dry-weather-conditions/

 

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