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Drug Syndicate Disguised as Delivery Riders Busted in Bangkok

 

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Thailand's Khlong San district law enforcement woke to a particularly pressing task yesterday, when they apprehended six people posing as delivery riders. The individual's arrest is suspected to be the tip of an iceberg indicating a deeper drug racket.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328069-drug-syndicate-disguised-as-delivery-riders-busted-in-bangkok/

 

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Storm Ravages Nakhon Ratchasima: Rice Farmers Battle Flooding amidst Heavy Rains

 

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Intense rainfall and stormy weather have whipped across Nakhon Ratchasima, sparking major concerns among local Thai rice farmers as vast tracts of their fields lay submerged under floodwaters. Days of unrelenting downpours have swamped agricultural lands, interrupting the growth of just-sprouting seedlings and casting a cloud over the future prosperity of these agrarian communities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328070-storm-ravages-nakhon-ratchasima-rice-farmers-battle-flooding-amidst-heavy-rains/

 

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Hed Phor Hunt: Mushroom Fever Grips Nakhon Ratchasima

 

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In the province of Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, a unique mushroom frenzy has gripped local residents. Armed with everyday spoons and ladles, they're invading the forests on a diligent hunt for the elusive hed phor, a local delicacy often referred to as the false earthstar or barometer earthstar. This spiky mushroom famed for its unique texture and distinctive flavour can command up to 500 baht per kilogramme in the market, creating a mushroom rush akin to the 19th-century gold rush.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328071-hed-phor-hunt-mushroom-fever-grips-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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Woman Arrested for Allegedly Organising Fake Weddings

 

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In the coastal resort city of Hua Hin, Thai cyber police have apprehended a woman believed to be at the centre of an elaborate wedding scam. Wimonrat, the alleged mastermind behind this matrimonial fraud, has left many couples high and dry after pocketing substantial deposits for venue and wedding preparations that never materialised.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328072-woman-arrested-for-allegedly-organising-fake-weddings/

 

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Ministry tightens billboard inspections for public safety

 

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The Ministry of Interior intensified the inspection of large billboards over concerns about their structural safety. Damaged billboards must be promptly repaired, and non-compliance will result in immediate removal and legal action.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328075-ministry-tightens-billboard-inspections-for-public-safety/

 

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Luxury Porsche worth over 10 million baht catches fire in Bangkok

 

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A luxury Porsche worth over 10 million baht caught fire in front of a showroom in Bangkok’s Srinakarin area, causing severe damage to the vehicle. Fortunately, the fire did not spread to nearby cars or the building.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328076-luxury-porsche-worth-over-10-million-baht-catches-fire-in-bangkok/

 

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Neighbour strikes boy over ‘drunkard’ name-calling

 

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A neighbour struck a six year old boy after he called him a drunkard, prompting the boy’s mother to take legal action. The incident left the child frightened and his mother determined to see justice served.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328077-neighbour-strikes-boy-over-‘drunkard’-name-calling/

 

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Centenarian couple in Trang share secrets to longevity

 

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Two elders, known as Grandfather Dam and Grandmother Kam, both over a century old and residents of Trang Province, Thailand, have shared their secrets to longevity and good health. Despite their advanced age, both remain remarkably active and healthy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328078-centenarian-couple-in-trang-share-secrets-to-longevity/

 

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Drug Dealer Apprehended Following Dramatic Chase and Shootout in Pattaya

 

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Pattaya, Thailand - Where a high-speed car chase and shootout took place yesterday afternoon, culminating in the arrest of a suspected drug dealer. The volatile situation peaked as the suspect allegedly produced a firearm and brandished it towards the police, which led to him being shot in the leg.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328082-drug-dealer-apprehended-following-dramatic-chase-and-shootout-in-pattaya/

 

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Fake monks stir up trouble at a private company in Pathum Thani

 

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A private firm in Nong Suea, Pathum Thani, raised an alarm about a group of men dressed as monks gathering at their private property, sparking an official investigation. The Office of Buddhism in Pathum Thani took up the case, collaborating with related agencies for a surprise check at the 20-rai property.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328088-fake-monks-stir-up-trouble-at-a-private-company-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Two French Men Died in High-Speed Motorcycle Accident in Phuket

 

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In a tragic turn of events, two French men died early this morning in Phuket, due to a motorcycle accident. The deadly incident transpired on Anusawari-Ban Pa Khlok Road in Thalang district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328091-two-french-men-died-in-high-speed-motorcycle-accident-in-phuket/

 

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