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The promising career of a talented Aussie Muay Thai boxer is on the ropes after a devastating knockout by a man driving on the wrong side of the road while riding his scooter on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand. In keeping with the trend, his insurance company declared that the aspiring martial arts fighter was not covered for the accident.

 

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Aussie Muay Thai boxer’s career on the ropes after Koh Samui road knockout

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319038-aussie-muay-thai-boxer’s-career-on-the-ropes-after-koh-samui-road-knockout/

 

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PM Inspects Suvarnabhumi Airport Without Prior Notice

 

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BANGKOK, (TNA) – Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday revealed the upcoming plan to overhaul the immigration system after an unannounced inspection at Suvarnabhumi Airport and the immigration office on Monday morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319037-pm-inspects-suvarnabhumi-airport-without-prior-notice/

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Nearly 40 Thai, Foreign Tourists Injured As Pattaya-Bound Bus Hit Trailer-Truck
by TNR Staff

 

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The scene of the accident on the Motorway today (Feb. 5) with an image of the damaged bus front inset. Credit: TV Channel 7

 

AS MANY AS 38 Thai and foreign tourists got injured after their Pattaya-bound bus slammed into a 22-wheel trailer-truck on the Motorway this afternoon (Feb. 5) with the latter vehicle overturning and blocking three lanes, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319060-nearly-40-thai-foreign-tourists-injured-as-pattaya-bound-bus-hit-trailer-truck/

 

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Thai teacher sexually assaults at least 3 schoolgirls aged 10
by Petch Petpailin

 

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A Thai teacher at a school in the central province of Nakhon Sawan plans to give himself up to the police tomorrow after being accused of sexually assaulting some of his 10 year old pupils. At least three schoolgirls have come forward saying they are victims.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319064-thai-teacher-sexually-assaults-at-least-3-schoolgirls-aged-10/

 

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Phuket police charge man with molesting Russian in bus station toilet

By Peter Roche

 

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A Thai man has now been charged with molesting a Russian woman in a Phuket bus station toilet. The 26 year old suspect, named only as Peerayuth, is originally from the southern province of Trang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319065-phuket-police-charge-man-with-molesting-russian-in-bus-station-toilet/

 

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Saraburi’s new police station faces scrutiny over service gaps
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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A newly constructed police station at Hin Kong, Nong Khae, Saraburi, despite having a 10 million baht (US$279,466) budget, faces criticism for not providing police services to residents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319070-saraburi’s-new-police-station-faces-scrutiny-over-service-gaps/

 

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Surge in Thai condo market fueled by visa-free policy and Chinese buyers
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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The Thai condominium market is experiencing a surge in activity, largely due to a permanent visa-free policy for Chinese nationals, which has led to a significant increase in property purchases by foreigners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319071-surge-in-thai-condo-market-fueled-by-visa-free-policy-and-chinese-buyers/

 

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Fifth suspect in Srisuwan extortion case sought by central investigation bureau
by Mitch Connor

 

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The ongoing high-profile Srisuwan extortion case is set to take another twist, as the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) Deputy Commissioner, Jaroonkiat Pankaew, announced on Monday that they are seeking an arrest warrant for a fifth suspect. This individual is considered less significant to the case compared to the four who have already been apprehended.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319073-fifth-suspect-in-srisuwan-extortion-case-sought-by-central-investigation-bureau/

 

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Thai government and BRN to commence peace talks in Malaysia
by Mitch Connor

 

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The upcoming dialogue between the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu-Patani (BRN) and the Thai government’s peace team is set to commence on Tuesday in Malaysia, as disclosed by a source from the National Security Council (NSC).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319074-thai-government-and-brn-to-commence-peace-talks-in-malaysia/

 

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Navigating Economic Turbulence: The Thai Economy at a Crossroads
by Thai Enquirer

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As Thailand grapples with its latest economic challenges, the recent contraction in headline inflation for four consecutive months has emerged as a critical barometer of the nation’s financial health.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319080-navigating-economic-turbulence-the-thai-economy-at-a-crossroads/

 

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Thai finance minister urges bank of Thailand to lower policy rate
by Alex Morgan

 

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The Deputy Finance Minister, Julapun Amornvivat, called on the Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to consider lowering its policy rate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319085-thai-finance-minister-urges-bank-of-thailand-to-lower-policy-rate/

 

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Former Thailand athlete turns scammer, stealing from woman
by Petch Petpailin

 

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Police in Bangkok arrested a former national athlete for allegedly befriending a Thai woman on a dating app and stealing her valuables after spending a few days together. The thief confessed that he resorted to theft due to his need for money to fuel his online gambling habit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319089-former-thailand-athlete-turns-scammer-stealing-from-woman/

 

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Types of driving licenses in Thailand
by Konain Asif Konain Asif
 

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Navigating the roads in Thailand requires more than just a sense of adventure; it demands the right kind of driving license. Whether you’re a resident or a foreigner looking to explore the Kingdom on wheels, understanding the different types of driving licenses is crucial.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319090-types-of-driving-licenses-in-thailand/

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Thai police officer found dead with gunshot wound at an Isaan dam
by Petch Petpailin

 

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Locals discovered the dead body of a Thai police officer with a gunshot wound to his head at Lam Pao Dam in the Isaan province of Kalasin yesterday, February 5. Police suspect suicide but his family are not convinced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319091-thai-police-officer-found-dead-with-gunshot-wound-at-an-isaan-dam/

 

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Motorcycle taxi rider stabs rival rider after dispute over passenger
by Petch Petpailin

 

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A 73 year old motorcycle taxi rider in the central province of Chachoengsao stabbed a rival taxi rider after the victim accused him of stealing a passenger.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319095-motorcycle-taxi-rider-stabs-rival-rider-after-dispute-over-passenger/

 

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Rice policies caught in controversy and politicization?

 

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Thai society was shocked when well-known serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya, who has been a thorn in the flesh of the powers that be for years, was arrested on January 28 on an extortion charge.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319121-rice-policies-caught-in-controversy-and-politicization/

 

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Thaksin’s future still in the balance

 

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The future of convicted former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, who is expected to be granted parole soon, remains uncertain, because he has now been charged with violating royal defamation laws during an interview he gave in Seoul in 2015.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319122-thaksin’s-future-still-in-the-balance/

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PM wants tourists sight-seeing or shopping, not stuck in airports

 

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has wanted all arriving air passengers from abroad to take no more than 30 minutes going through the immigration procedure and picking up their luggage.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319123-pm-wants-tourists-sight-seeing-or-shopping-not-stuck-in-airports/

 

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37 protected forests off-limits to outsiders to prevent bushfires

 

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Thirty-seven protected forests, including several wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, have been declared off-limits to outsiders without prior permission to enter, as the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation ramps up its efforts to reduce bushfires and ease airborne pollution as the dry season approaches.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319124-37-protected-forests-off-limits-to-outsiders-to-prevent-bushfires/

 

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ASEAN Para Games 2025 Set for Record Sports Lineup

 

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NAKHON RACHSIMA (NNT) - The 13th ASEAN Para Games, set to be hosted in Thailand in 2025, is on track to be the event's largest edition yet, with a record 19 sports planned, surpassing the 16 sports featured at the 2017 Games in Kuala Lumpur.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319129-asean-para-games-2025-set-for-record-sports-lineup/

 

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“Golden Boy” and Ancient Statue Set to Return to Thailand

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Two precious artifacts, the "Golden Boy" statue depicting the Hindu deity Shiva and a kneeling female figure with raised arms, are set to return from the United States to Thailand in a repatriation ceremony scheduled for May this year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319132-“golden-boy”-and-ancient-statue-set-to-return-to-thailand/

 

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