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French Woman Found Shot Dead in Her Luxury Villa

 

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A French businesswoman, Catherine Delacot, was discovered dead from a gunshot wound at her luxury villa on Koh Samui. She was found lying beside a swimming pool with a .45 caliber handgun nearby, leading authorities to believe it to be a case of suicide.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326195-french-woman-found-shot-dead-in-her-luxury-villa/

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Thai Residents Struggle Amidst Dropping Water Reservoir Levels

 

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Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand is grappling with a significant drop in water levels in the Lam Takhong Reservoir and Lam Mun River, possibly leading to water shortages.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326208-thai-residents-struggle-amidst-dropping-water-reservoir-levels/

 

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Hazardous Waste Transport from Bangkok to Tak Begins Earlier than Scheduled

 

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The first set of dangerous waste unlawfully relocated from a landfill in Tak began its return journey yesterday, with the full transport operation expected to be complete by June, a source from the Industry Ministry revealed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326212-hazardous-waste-transport-from-bangkok-to-tak-begins-earlier-than-scheduled/

 

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Former SET Chairman Pichai Chunhavajira Takes on Thai Finance Minister Role

 

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Former chairman of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), Pichai Chunhavajira, has been appointed as the country's new Finance Minister. This move has been welcomed by stock market analysts who expect Pichai to actively manage Thailand's capital market and guide economic stimulus initiatives.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326222-former-set-chairman-pichai-chunhavajira-takes-on-thai-finance-minister-role/

 

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Big Joke and high-ranking officers are summoned by police

 

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The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has announced plans to summon five officers, including Deputy National Police Chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, who is currently on suspension. This follows accusations of serious disciplinary violations relating to the BNK Master gambling website.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326226-big-joke-and-high-ranking-officers-are-summoned-by-police/

 

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Investigation Launched into Two-Hour Power Outage in Uthai Thani

 

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The governor of Uthai Thani province has launched an investigation to uncover those responsible for a field fire that led to a two-hour power outage. The fire, which started in a harvested rice field and grassland in Muang district, quickly got out of control.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326236-investigation-launched-into-two-hour-power-outage-in-uthai-thani/

 

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Voice TV closes despite surviving two coups but fails to withstand family's return to power

 

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Voice TV, a broadcaster well-known for being the primary media outlet of the influential Shinawatra family, has decided to cease operations after 15 years. The closure has been planned for sometime in May, although a specific date hasn't been given. The decision was made following careful evaluation of the channel's performance and the challenges faced by the media industry. Voice TV has accumulated a financial deficit of 909.8 million baht from 2018-2022 against total assets of 214.7 million baht, according to figures from the Department of Business Development.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326237-voice-tv-closes-despite-surviving-two-coups-but-fails-to-withstand-familys-return-to-power/

 

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Celebrity endorsed diet pill criticized for misleading weight loss claims

 

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Concerns have been raised about the weight loss supplement named Genius, owned by a well-known celebrity couple, due to allegedly unrealistic weight loss claims. Atchariya Ruangrattanapong, head of the Crime Victims Assistance Club lodged a complaint with the Central Investigation Bureau this morning. He questioned the product's promise that users could shed more than 10 kilograms in just two months, calling such a claim unlikely given the ingredients listed on the product's packaging. This could be a breach of advertising laws.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326239-celebrity-endorsed-diet-pill-criticized-for-misleading-weight-loss-claims/

 

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Former Canada Ambassador Likely to be Named New Foreign Minister

 

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Former ambassador Maris Sangiampongsa is expected to take over as the new foreign minister, replacing Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara. Parnpree stepped down due to disagreements after being removed from his position as deputy prime minister during a recent cabinet reshuffle.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326240-former-canada-ambassador-likely-to-be-named-new-foreign-minister/

 

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Deputy Governor of Yala Accused of Having An Affair with Adopted Son - Video

 

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The deputy governor of Yala province in Southern Thailand is currently under investigation for allegedly committing adultery with his adopted son. The adopted son is also accused of assaulting the deputy governor's wife, stemming from supposed jealousy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326242-deputy-governor-of-yala-accused-of-having-an-affair-with-adopted-son-video/

 

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Intoxicated Pattaya local injured in street food brawl

 

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In Pattaya, a late-night fight outside a street food stall turned violent when a heavily intoxicated woman verbally insulted a customer, leading to a physical altercation that left her badly injured.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326243-intoxicated-pattaya-local-injured-in-street-food-brawl/

 

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Thai Man Escapes After Shooting Neighbor to Death Near Bangkok - Video

 

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A Thai man is on the run after he killed his neighbor in a condominium in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok. The reason for the murder is still being looked into, but it is believed to be due to an argument over their pet dogs.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326244-thai-man-escapes-after-shooting-neighbor-to-death-near-bangkok-video/

 

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Chinese Suspect Linked to Global Crime Ring and Money Laundering Arrested by Thai Officials

 

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On April 29, 2024, Thai law enforcement agencies, including the Central Investigative Bureau (CIB), arrested a Chinese person suspected of being linked to international crime syndicates, money laundering, and computer data fraud. The arrest took place in Phasi Charoen, a district in Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326245-chinese-suspect-linked-to-global-crime-ring-and-money-laundering-arrested-by-thai-officials/

 

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American Expat in Pattaya Gains Appreciation for Giving Out Free Bike Helmets

 

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Rick Brown, a 57-year-old American who resides in Pattaya, Thailand, has been praised online for his generous actions towards local children. Known on TikTok as Savvy Rick Brown, he has started giving away helmets to children seen riding motorcycles without them.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326255-american-expat-in-pattaya-gains-appreciation-for-giving-out-free-bike-helmets/

 

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