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Controversial Bikini Sunbathing by Foreign Tourists Sparks Cultural Debate in Bangkok and Chiang Mai; Authorities Respond
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

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On January 15th, 2024, the Phra Nakhon District Office stated to the public regarding viral images of two foreign tourists in a bikini sunbathing at Sanam Luang, Bangkok, causing controversy on Thai social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317203-controversial-bikini-sunbathing-by-foreign-tourists-sparks-cultural-debate-in-bangkok-and-chiang-mai-authorities-respond/

 

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Former Thai beauty queen faces fraud charges over bogus property rental
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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Photo courtesy of MGR Online

 

A beautiful businesswoman and former beauty queen stands accused of fraud and misleading the public after she allegedly rented out a house that she didn’t own. The arrest of Tetshinee (surname withheld) was made today, January 16, following orders from senior police officers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317267-former-thai-beauty-queen-faces-fraud-charges-over-bogus-property-rental/

 

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Dengue fever claims lives in Songkhla province amid rising cases
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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PHOTO: via India Today


A female doctor from Songkhla Province tragically succumbed to dengue fever, marking the latest fatality in a year that has seen 7,400 cases and 10 deaths in the area. Authorities issued a warning today as the dengue fever situation in the province remains concerning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317269-dengue-fever-claims-lives-in-songkhla-province-amid-rising-cases/

 

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Dazzling International Pattaya Fireworks Show Set to Return in November 2024 Bigger Than Ever Before
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

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Get ready to be dazzled once again! The Pattaya City administration has announced the return of the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival in 2024, promising even more breathtaking displays than ever before!

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317271-dazzling-international-pattaya-fireworks-show-set-to-return-in-november-2024-bigger-than-ever-before/

 

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Chiang Mai Night Safari confirms four zoo animals died, not 13
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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Photo courtesy of Daily News


Kritsada Lapimon, Deputy Director of the Pinkanakorn Office and Director of the Central Administration Office performing duties on behalf of the Director of the Pinkanakorn Development Office, chaired a press conference to clarify the number of deaths of animals at the Chiang Mai Night Safari yesterday, January 15.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317272-chiang-mai-night-safari-confirms-four-zoo-animals-died-not-13/

 

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Move Forward Party Scandal: Nonthaburi MPs’ New Year Brawl Unveils Over 20 Suspects Under Police Scrutiny
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

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Nonthaburi—At 10:30 AM, on January 16th, 2024, Mr. Parit Wacharasindhu, the spokesman for the Move Forward Party, publicly revealed the progress of the investigation into the case of Nonthaburi MPs physically attacking each other at a New Year party on January 13th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317274-move-forward-party-scandal-nonthaburi-mps’-new-year-brawl-unveils-over-20-suspects-under-police-scrutiny/

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Japanese Police Delegation Explores Thai Tourist Police Operations

 

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Picture: Siam Rath

 

On January 16, 2024, Lieutenant General Sak Siraphuekam, Commander-in-Chief of the Tourist Police, warmly received Mr. Doi Yuichiro, Secretary and Coordinator of the Aged Affairs Division at the Japanese Embassy in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317275-japanese-police-delegation-explores-thai-tourist-police-operations/

 

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Ladyboy-Led Heist: Korean Tourist Loses 200,000 Baht Gold Necklace in Pattaya

 

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Picture: Siam Rath

 

A 51-year-old tourist from Korea, Mr. Seongmu Heo, along with his 43-year-old Thai companion, Ms. Surat Konin, found themselves ensnared in a daring incident of theft in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317277-ladyboy-led-heist-korean-tourist-loses-200000-baht-gold-necklace-in-pattaya/

 

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Sports car driver caught drifting at Sukhumvit Road intersection
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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In a daring public display of automotive bravado, a sports car driver was caught on CCTV performing multiple drifts at a busy traffic light intersection on Sukhumvit Road, in the Bang Saen district of Chon Buri.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317286-sports-car-driver-caught-drifting-at-sukhumvit-road-intersection/

 

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Electricity unit price to be Bt4.20-Bt4.25 from May to August if Gulf gas supply increases

 

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Household electricity consumers are being assured that their bills for May through August will not rise substantially and will be between 4.20-4.25 baht per unit, said Komkrit Tantravanich, secretary-general of the Energy Regulatory Commission.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317291-electricity-unit-price-to-be-bt420-bt425-from-may-to-august-if-gulf-gas-supply-increases/

 

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Tragic domestic dispute ends in triple fatality in Khon Kaen
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

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A gruesome incident unfolded in a house in Khon Kaen province when a man shot his wife and mother-in-law before turning the gun on himself. The incident, which occurred at midnight today, left three people dead.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317295-tragic-domestic-dispute-ends-in-triple-fatality-in-khon-kaen/

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JN.1 Covid-19 variant detected in Thailand: 40 cases and counting
by Samantha Rose

 

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The Covid-19 variant JN.1* has been detected in Thailand, with 40 cases reported so far. Thai health officials are closely monitoring the situation as it is speculated to replace the XBB variant as the dominant strain.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317302-jn1-covid-19-variant-detected-in-thailand-40-cases-and-counting/

 

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