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Court rules Move Forward attempted to topple constitutional monarchy

 

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The Constitutional Court today unanimously ruled that the  Move Forward Party and its former leader Pita Limjaroenrat have attempted to overthrow the constitutional monarchy by campaigning to amend the lese majeste law or Article 112 and ordered them to cease all activities related to it.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318540-court-rules-move-forward-attempted-to-topple-constitutional-monarchy/

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Foreigner Begging for Money in Bangkok Sparks Investigation
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

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Bangkok—On January 31st, 2024, Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, the Minister of Social Development and Human Security (SDHS), publicly revealed to the Thai media a complaint about a foreigner in elephant pants asking for money at the Mo Chit BTS station, in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318573-foreigner-begging-for-money-in-bangkok-sparks-investigation/

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Phuket Airport Clarifies Over Viral Picture of Foreigners Wearing Swimwear
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

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Phuket –The Phuket International Airport has clarified after a photo of two foreign tourists wearing only swimwear has gone viral on social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318574-phuket-airport-clarifies-over-viral-picture-of-foreigners-wearing-swimwear/

 

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Foreign Driver Fined after Viral Video Shows Passengers Sitting on Car Windows in Karon
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

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Karon – A foreign driver faced legal action after he allowed his foreign passengers to sit on a car’s windows in Karon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318575-foreign-driver-fined-after-viral-video-shows-passengers-sitting-on-car-windows-in-karon/

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Murdered Thai Woman’s Family Searching For Her Cell Phone
by TNR Staff

 

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The family of a murdered Thai woman searching for her mobile phone at the cornfield where her body was found. Photo: Amarin TV

 

THE FAMILY of a Thai woman whose second Swiss husband has confessed to having strangled her to death during an argument earlier this month searched for her mobile at the cornfield where her body was found, Amarin TV said today (Jan. 31).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318576-murdered-thai-woman’s-family-searching-for-her-cell-phone/

 

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Construction to Begin on Sukhumvit Road Drainage Improvement Project in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

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Pattaya —A major construction project to upgrade the drainage system along Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya is set to get underway, February 1st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318577-construction-to-begin-on-sukhumvit-road-drainage-improvement-project-in-pattaya/

 

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Increasing Number of Migrant Beggars in Pattaya Raise Concerns Among Residents and Tourists
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

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Pattaya — Migrant people, including families with young children, disabled individuals, and elderly, have been spotted begging for money near Pattaya Beach, causing discomfort and concern among residents and tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318578-increasing-number-of-migrant-beggars-in-pattaya-raise-concerns-among-residents-and-tourists/

 

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Pattaya Man Shot to Death Waiting at Traffic Light, Suspect Identified but At Large
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

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Pattaya —A shooting incident at a North Pattaya traffic light intersection early Wednesday morning left one person dead.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318579-pattaya-man-shot-to-death-waiting-at-traffic-light-suspect-identified-but-at-large/

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Hua Hin’s rail developments: The differences between dual track and high-speed train lines
By Online Reporter 

 

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The opening of Hua Hin’s new elevated train station on December 15 marked a significant milestone in the region’s transportation development.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318580-hua-hin’s-rail-developments-the-differences-between-dual-track-and-high-speed-train-lines/

 

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Govt steps up campaign targeting the Bank of Thailand on interest rates

by Joseph O' Connor

 

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Popular Pheu Thai figure and Prime Ministerial advisor, Mr Pichai Naripthaphan, a former deputy minister of finance. He is among a number of senior officials this week who have been highly critical of the central bank.

 

Populist rhetoric rises as officials criticise the central bank’s monetary policy. The Government is pressuring the Bank of Thailand to cut rates, but its Governor stands firm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318583-govt-steps-up-campaign-targeting-the-bank-of-thailand-on-interest-rates/

 

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Good Samaritan injured aiding crash victims in Pathum Thani
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

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In the early hours of today, February 1, a good Samaritan tragically became a victim himself while assisting at the scene of a crash involving two motorcycles in Pathum Thani Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318591-good-samaritan-injured-aiding-crash-victims-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Potential rise in minimum wage to 400 baht in select provinces
by Mitch Connor

 

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The anticipated increase in the daily minimum wage to 400 baht in select provinces is set for review by the tripartite wage committee in April, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318593-potential-rise-in-minimum-wage-to-400-baht-in-select-provinces/

 

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TikTok user exposes taxi overcharge in Bangkok, fare hits 105 baht (video)
by Samantha Rose

 

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A TikTok user sparked a conversation about taxi services after posting a video showing an unusually high fare for a short journey.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318596-tiktok-user-exposes-taxi-overcharge-in-bangkok-fare-hits-105-baht-video/

 

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Thailand’s tourism sector remains stable despite court ruling, says TCT president
by Mitch Connor 

 

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The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) president, Chamnan Srisawat, has reassured that the Constitutional Court ruling will not destabilise the government or the country’s tourism sector. He confidently stated that international tourism demand would remain unaffected unless there was severe violence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318597-thailand’s-tourism-sector-remains-stable-despite-court-ruling-says-tct-president/

 

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Thai transport ministry announces 652 billion baht for infrastructure projects
by Mitch Connor

 

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The Thai Transport Ministry has recently announced a substantial investment of 652 billion baht (US$ 18,345,526,120). The funds are earmarked for around 150 transport projects to be initiated this year and the next, in a bid to bolster the country’s infrastructure.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1318600-thai-transport-ministry-announces-652-billion-baht-for-infrastructure-projects/

 

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Man dies in high-speed motorcycle crash on Phuket road
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

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A tragic motorcycle accident claimed the life of a 33 year old man in Phuket early this morning after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed. Police and emergency services rushed to the scene, where they discovered the victim had suffered fatal head injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318603-man-dies-in-high-speed-motorcycle-crash-on-phuket-road/

 

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Thai man arrested for repeated thefts at house of well-known celebrity manager
by Petch Petpailin

 

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A well-known Thai celebrity manager filed a complaint against a local man for repeatedly stealing designer brand products from her home.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318604-thai-man-arrested-for-repeated-thefts-at-house-of-well-known-celebrity-manager/

 

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Student Loan Fund recalculates debt repayment to reduce 100 billion baht bad debts
by Alex Morgan

 

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With a staggering 100 billion baht (US$2.8 billion) in bad debts, the Student Loan Fund (SLF) is set to see a decline in its debt pile following the implementation of a new debt repayment calculation method, according to SLF manager, Chainarong Kajchapanan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318606-student-loan-fund-recalculates-debt-repayment-to-reduce-100-billion-baht-bad-debts/

 

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4 year old boy falls to his death from 23rd floor of Bangkok condo
by Petch Petpailin 

 

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Tragedy struck the Jomthong district of Bangkok yesterday when a four year old boy fell to his death from the balcony of a 23rd-floor condominium on Rama II Road. The family had only just moved into the condo on the day of the heartbreaking incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318609-4-year-old-boy-falls-to-his-death-from-23rd-floor-of-bangkok-condo/

 

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