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A 33-year-old Swedish national identified as Mr. Francesco was arrested for overstaying his visa for 972 days in Phuket, Thailand.

 

Swedish man arrested for 972 days overstay in Thailand
by Charlotte Nike Albrechtsen

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328051-swedish-man-arrested-for-972-days-overstay-in-thailand/

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Thai Delivery Man Reports Losing Gold Worth 2 Million Baht on Bangkok Street - video

Photo courtesy of The Thaiger

 

A Thai delivery woman has reported a loss of 2 million baht worth of gold. Pailin Kaewphet, 58, claimed she lost the gold while transporting it from one gold shop to another in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328066-thai-delivery-man-reports-losing-gold-worth-2-million-baht-on-bangkok-street-video/

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Foreigner in Phuket loses temper, threatens murder over renting dispute
 

 

A neighborhood in Phuket was shaken by a disturbing threat from a disillusioned Swedish expatriate, who vowed to kill a local propertyowner when he was banned from his rented home. The alarming event was shared on the "Phuket Residents Seek Help" Facebook page, prompting an instantaneous response from law enforcement.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328051-swedish-man-arrested-for-972-days-overstay-in-thailand/

 

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Thai Navy Admirals Bow To China While Keeping Defence Minister At Bay: Academic
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Defence Minister Suthin Khlangsaeng and a Chinese submarine. Photo: TV Channel 7

 

THAI NAVY ADMIRALS have ultimately succumbed to China whilst Thai Defence Minister Suthin Khlangsang has obviously capitulated to their whims over the long-delayed procurement of a submarine with a “low-quality” engine from the Asian superpower, concluded a noted academic yesterday (May 24).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328111-thai-navy-admirals-bow-to-china-while-keeping-defence-minister-at-bay-academic/

 

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Drunk British Motorbike Rider Arrested with Methamphetamine in Patong
By Goongnang Suksawat

Patong – An intoxicated British motorbike rider was found with methamphetamine in Patong on Friday (May 24th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328113-drunk-british-motorbike-rider-arrested-with-methamphetamine-in-patong/

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Paetongtarn Expresses Readiness Concerns for Prime Minister Role

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced today that she is not yet ready to assume the role of Prime Minister, as current Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is embroiled in a legal battle over an impeachment lawsuit. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328114-paetongtarn-expresses-readiness-concerns-for-prime-minister-role/

 

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Srettha certainly not out of wood yet

by Tulsathit Taptim

 

Although he can continue to function as prime minister, Srettha Thavisin still has to be afraid. Very afraid.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328115-srettha-certainly-not-out-of-wood-yet/

 

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Mae Chan Market Fire Causes Extensive Damage

 

Picture Courtesy: Khaosod

 

A ferocious fire broke out yesterday at Nuanchan Market, known locally as Kad Lang Mae Chan, situated along the Chan River in the municipality of Mae Chan, Chiang Rai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328116-mae-chan-market-fire-causes-extensive-damage/

 

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Thai Boy Rescued After Father’s Abuse Over Religion Choice

 

Picture courtesy: trueresort

 

An eight-year-old boy has been rescued by the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive, after his father allegedly subjected him to physical abuse to force him to convert from Buddhism to Islam. The father’s actions reportedly included regular beatings whenever the child refused to worship Allah.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328118-thai-boy-rescued-after-father’s-abuse-over-religion-choice/

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Trucks to be Banned During Rush hours in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

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Phuket – Trucks with ten wheels or more will be banned on roads in Phuket during rush hours, said the Phuket Governor.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328120-trucks-to-be-banned-during-rush-hours-in-phuket/

 

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Thailand Set to Recriminalise Cannabis Amid Expert Outcry

 

Smith Srisont, President of the Medical Association of Thailand. Picture courtesy: MEDI

 

Thailand’s government has announced plans to close cannabis shops and reclassify cannabis flowers and buds as Category 5 narcotics, responding to severe backlash from the medical community. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328121-thailand-set-to-recriminalise-cannabis-amid-expert-outcry/

 

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Thailand Faces Economic Question: China and EV Cars

 

A BYD Dolphin photographed in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China. Source: Wikipedia

 

Thailand’s weakening manufacturing base and plummeting competitiveness are key issues ahead of a showdown on Monday between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his economic ministers. Indeed, hard questions must now be asked about core assumptions underpinning the country’s economic policies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328122-thailand-faces-economic-question-china-and-ev-cars/

 

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6,000 Baht Transfer Error Stirs Legal Controversy

 

Picture courtesy Sanook via ViralUnzip

 

A surprising case of a mistaken money transfer has sparked a heated debate in Thailand, with a recipient proposing to repay just 10 to 20 baht per day. This incident has garnered significant public attention, including legal insights from a prominent lawyer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328127-6000-baht-transfer-error-stirs-legal-controversy/

 

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Thai Woman Missing In Switzerland Found: Embassy
by TNR Staff

 

Ms. Nantiwas “Noon” Saejiw with the Thai embassy’s notice and Facebook logo where it was posted next to her. Photo: MCOT

THE Thai embassy in Switzerland has been informed by the family of a Thai woman missing in Switzerland that she has now been found, Naewna newspaper and Mcot said this morning (May 25).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328129-thai-woman-missing-in-switzerland-found-embassy/

 

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NACC criticised for redacted Prawit watch case report
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) handed over a report on the controversial watch case involving former deputy premier Prawit Wongsuwon to activist Veera Somkwamkid yesterday, following an order by the Administrative Court.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328131-nacc-criticised-for-redacted-prawit-watch-case-report/

 

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