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Dutch Expat Found Dead in Pattaya Condominium

 

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On February 20th, 2024, at 9:30 PM, Pattaya police discovered the deceased body of a 72-year-old Dutch national identified as Mr. Ronald Paul Pijiman in his room at an 8-story condominium along Thappraya Road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320495-dutch-expat-found-dead-in-pattaya-condominium/

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Urgent Course Being Launched To Train 5,000 Nurses In 2 Years Amid Severe Shortage
by TNR Staff 

 

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Thai nurses on duty. Photos: Thai Rath

 

AMID a critical shortage of 50,000 nurses nationwide, the Public Health Ministry is now launching an urgent course to train 2,500  of them a year over two years for a total of 5,000 starting next year, TV Channel 7 said late afternoon today (Feb. 21).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320513-urgent-course-being-launched-to-train-5000-nurses-in-2-years-amid-severe-shortage/

 

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Phuket El Al flight thwarts communication hijack attempt
by Top Top

 

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An El Al flight en route from Phuket to Ben-Gurion Airport in Israel encountered a spine-chilling moment on Saturday night as unidentified hostile elements attempted to seize control of its communication network.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320517-phuket-el-al-flight-thwarts-communication-hijack-attempt/

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Thai airlines vow cheaper domestic flights after public outcry
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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Six Thai airlines have asked for authorisation to expand domestic flight operations during peak holiday periods, responding to widespread public fury over exorbitant airfares.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320518-thai-airlines-vow-cheaper-domestic-flights-after-public-outcry/

 

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UK and Thailand unveil 15.3 billion baht science fund
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

 

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In a historic move announced in Bangkok, the British Embassy and Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) have joined forces to roll out the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320520-uk-and-thailand-unveil-153-billion-baht-science-fund/

 

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Danish man denies allegations of theft at first court meeting
by Charlotte Nike Albrechtsen

 

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A 47-year old Danish man, Jesper Jensen, denied the allegations of theft in his first hearing in the Samut Prakan Provincial Court in Thailand on Monday, the 19 February 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320525-danish-man-denies-allegations-of-theft-at-first-court-meeting/

 

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Thai Goods: Anutin rejects pity-based purchases by foreigners

 

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In a recent address, Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized the need for significant development in the OTOP (One Tambon One Product) program, a local entrepreneurship initiative aimed at promoting community-made products across Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320526-thai-goods-anutin-rejects-pity-based-purchases-by-foreigners/

 

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Thai businesses fear cost surge due to potential minimum wage hike
by Alex Morgan 

 

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Businesses in Thailand are bracing for a potential increase in operating costs, following the government’s proposition to raise the daily minimum wage to 400 baht (US$ 11) within the year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320529-thai-businesses-fear-cost-surge-due-to-potential-minimum-wage-hike/

 

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High-speed car chase in Ayutthaya ends with crash and drug arrest
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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A high-speed car chase on Asia Road in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province ended in a dramatic crash and arrest yesterday at 6.30pm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320531-high-speed-car-chase-in-ayutthaya-ends-with-crash-and-drug-arrest/

 

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Chon Buri couple offers 100,000 baht for their missing cat
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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An elderly couple from Chon Buri province is offering a substantial reward of 100,000 baht (US$ 2,787) for the return of their beloved missing cat, Miaow Miaow. The feline, a unique 12 year old neutered male weighing approximately 5 kilograms, has been part of their family since 2011 when he wandered into their home and became a cherished pet.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320532-chon-buri-couple-offers-100000-baht-for-their-missing-cat/

 

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Three distinct prehistoric animal fossils unearthed in Khon Kaen
by Mitch Connor

 

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A new discovery has surfaced in the Tambon Muang Wan region of Nam Phong district, Khon Kaen, as fossils of three different prehistoric animals have been unearthed. This comes as an addition to the previous findings in the same area.

 

Full syory: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320533-three-distinct-prehistoric-animal-fossils-unearthed-in-khon-kaen/

 

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Thailand braces for 38-degree heatwave with potential thunderstorms
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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Thailand faces a scorching day with temperatures peaking at 38 degrees Celsius and scattered thunderstorms in some areas, the Meteorological Department warns.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320534-thailand-braces-for-38-degree-heatwave-with-potential-thunderstorms/

 

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Fatal argument at Nakhon Ratchasima shop ends with gunshot
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

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A 23 year old man’s visit to a motorcycle repair shop in Nakhon Ratchasima turned deadly when an argument over motorcycle noise escalated into a fatal shooting.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320539-fatal-argument-at-nakhon-ratchasima-shop-ends-with-gunshot/

 

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Thai-US mission launched to find remains of missing HTMS Sukhothai crew

 

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The Thai and US navies launched a joint operation today, to search for the remains of five crew missing from the sunken HTMS Sukhothai corvette, to salvage some weaponry and to disable some US-made military equipment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320541-thai-us-mission-launched-to-find-remains-of-missing-htms-sukhothai-crew/

 

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Thai Cabinet rejects gender recognition bill, citing crime concerns
by Petch Petpailin

 

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The Thai Cabinet yesterday rejected the proposed Act on Gender Recognition, Title, and Protection of Gender Diversity, citing concerns about false identities if people are allowed to use preferred titles.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320549-thai-cabinet-rejects-gender-recognition-bill-citing-crime-concerns/

 

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Teen mum caught on CCTV locking toddler in dog cage
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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A 17 year old mother was caught on CCTV footage physically assaulting her two year old daughter, confining her in a dog cage within a residence in Plutaluang Subdistrict, Sattahip on Monday, February 19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320550-teen-mum-caught-on-cctv-locking-toddler-in-dog-cage/

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Thai police officers face bankruptcy with debt over 300 billion baht

by Mitch Connor

 

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Police General Torsak Sukvimol has indicated that a multitude of law enforcement officers across Thailand are facing impending bankruptcy due to an accumulated debt totalling around 300 billion baht. This revelation came about during his interaction with the House committee tasked with reviewing the 2024 annual budget expenditure bill.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320551-thai-police-officers-face-bankruptcy-with-debt-over-300-billion-baht/

 

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