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Physical Altercation Between Guards and Customers on Soi 6 in Pattaya Goes Viral
By Adam Judd

 

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PATTAYA – An altercation occurred in Pattaya City on Soi Six over the past weekend involving security personnel working for independent bars from an undisclosed entertainment venue and three foreign nationals. The incident, which took place at 5:26 p.m. on Friday, May 24th, 2024, was captured on video and disseminated through social media, going viral.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328215-physical-altercation-between-guards-and-customers-on-soi-6-in-pattaya-goes-viral/

 

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UK former mercenary, living in Thailand for 22 years, given a strong warning by police

 

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UK former mercenary, living in Thailand for 22 years, fined and warned by Udon Thani police after assault at PTT station. Man agrees to pay full compensation and apologises to the Thai victim’s family.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328216-uk-former-mercenary-living-in-thailand-for-22-years-given-a-strong-warning-by-police/

 

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John Wick’s Thai adventure: Doppelganger goes viral (video)
by Samantha Rose

 

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A man who bears an uncanny resemblance to Keanu Reeves’ John Wick has become a sensation among Thai social media users, thanks to a series of viral TikTok videos that show him engaging in everyday activities, far removed from his Hollywood hitman persona.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328218-john-wick’s-thai-adventure-doppelganger-goes-viral-video/

 

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DPM Anutin Highlights Largest Seizure of Illegal E-Cigarettes Amid  Rising Concerns
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

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National - On May 24th, 2024, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, alongside relevant agencies, held a press conference detailing a raid on an illegal e-cigarette warehouse in Krathum Baen, Samut Sakhon. The operation uncovered contraband worth over 100 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328220-dpm-anutin-highlights-largest-seizure-of-illegal-e-cigarettes-amid-rising-concerns/

 

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Thaksin denies role in appointment of Phichit as PM’s Office minister

 

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Paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has categorically refuted any suggestion that the appointment of Phichit Chuenban, his family’s lawyer, as PM’s Office Minister, was a setup to undermine Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328223-thaksin-denies-role-in-appointment-of-phichit-as-pm’s-office-minister/

 

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Senate Votes to Proceed Amid Election District Drama

 

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The announcement by Election Commission (EC) Secretary-General Sawaeng Boonmee highlights the robustness of the senatorial election process despite notable challenges. The discrepancies in district applications and the stringent qualifications required for candidacy have posed significant hurdles but have not deterred the proceeding of the elections as planned.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328234-senate-votes-to-proceed-amid-election-district-drama/

 

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New Mobile Banking Rules Aim to Curb 'Horse' Accounts

 

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Starting 27 May, users of mobile banking services in Thailand must ensure that the name registered with their SIM card matches the name on their bank account. This crackdown targets over a million "mule accounts," used fraudulently. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328237-new-mobile-banking-rules-aim-to-curb-horse-accounts/

 

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Tax refund delays: Stricter checks put paperwork in slow lane
by Bob Scott

 

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Stricter document verification has led to delays in personal income tax refunds this year, the Revenue Department reported. An increase in the submission of fraudulent documents, particularly fake income certificates (50 Tawi), prompted the department to scrutinise tax refund documents more meticulously.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328239-tax-refund-delays-stricter-checks-put-paperwork-in-slow-lane/

 

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Thai Police Investigate Suspected Arson in Warehouse Fires

 

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Police are probing suspected arson behind recent fires in chemical warehouses in Rayong and Ayutthaya, Thailand. This investigation comes after a series of destructive blazes that have sparked concerns over public safety and environmental contamination.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328243-thai-police-investigate-suspected-arson-in-warehouse-fires/

 

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Russian Man in Critical Condition After Assault at Chon Buri Pool Villa Party

 

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A 36-year-old Russian man is in critical condition following an assault at a pool villa party in Chon Buri's Nong Prue, Bang Lamung. The attack occurred in the early hours, around 3:16 am, and has left the local and foreign community in shock.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328244-russian-man-in-critical-condition-after-assault-at-chon-buri-pool-villa-party/

 

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Thai mobile banking sim names & accounts must match or else
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

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Starting tomorrow, individuals using mobile banking in Thailand must ensure that the name registered on their mobile SIM card matches the name on their bank account. Failure to comply will result in the suspension of their mobile banking services.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1328237-new-mobile-banking-rules-aim-to-curb-horse-accounts/?do=findComment&comment=18943314

 

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Monitor Lizard Causes Havoc at Thai Electricity Office

 

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A large monitor lizard shocked people when it walked into an office of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) in Sara Buri, Thailand. The unexpected visit led to a call for help from rescue volunteers to move the creature safely.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328266-monitor-lizard-causes-havoc-at-thai-electricity-office/

 

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Thai employment drops 0.1% in Q1 due to agricultural job cuts

 

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Today, Thailand reported a slight decrease of 0.1% in employment during the first quarter of this year, compared with the same time last year. The main reason for this was a drop in jobs available in the agriculture sector, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said. This comes after an increase of 1.7% in employment in the previous quarter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328270-thai-employment-drops-01-in-q1-due-to-agricultural-job-cuts/

 

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