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Swedish Tourist in Pattaya Steals Motorcycles, Hits Several Cars

 

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A Swedish tourist's wild antics involving stolen motorcycles and car crashes ended with him in police custody early Sunday morning, in the city of Pattaya, Thailand. Identified as 34-year-old Oliver Joakim Stare, the tourist was spotted shirtless on a surveillance camera.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328866-swedish-tourist-in-pattaya-steals-motorcycles-hits-several-cars/

 

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Pattaya Biker Turns Himself In After His Reckless Stunt Video in a Tunnel Goes Viral

 

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A 20-year-old man from Thailand turned himself in to the police in Pattaya after a video of him undertaking a dangerous motorbike stunt in the Pattaya Central Tunnel went viral. His stunt involved riding his motorbike with the front wheel raised. The video created a buzz on social media.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328867-pattaya-biker-turns-himself-in-after-his-reckless-stunt-video-in-a-tunnel-goes-viral/

 

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Health officials address beetle infestation in Khon Kaen

 

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Millions of beetles have invaded a home in Khon Kaen, causing significant distress for a couple until local health officials intervened. The invasion of wood-boring beetles has been linked to the area’s favourable conditions for their breeding.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328876-health-officials-address-beetle-infestation-in-khon-kaen/

 

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Elderly woman transforms village with 500-metre flower garden

 

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A 75 year old woman has garnered widespread admiration online for her dedication to maintaining a 500-metre stretch of flowers along a roadside. Initially mistaken for a government project, the flower garden is entirely the work of the elderly woman.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328877-elderly-woman-transforms-village-with-500-metre-flower-garden/

 

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Thai fugitive Chaowalit Thongduang to be extradited from Indonesia

 

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High-profile jail escapee Chaowalit Thongduang will be extradited from Indonesia back to Thailand under tight security measures. Nakhon Si Thammarat Police Chief Somchai Seutortrakul confirmed that a special unit will receive the 37 year old inmate at Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport tomorrow.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328878-thai-fugitive-chaowalit-thongduang-to-be-extradited-from-indonesia/

 

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Free zoo entry for children in Thailand for Queen Suthida’s birthday

 

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Zoos across Thailand are offering free admission for children under 12 years old today in celebration of Her Majesty Queen Suthida’s birthday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328879-free-zoo-entry-for-children-in-thailand-for-queen-suthida’s-birthday/

 

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Pita Declares His Readiness to Succeed Srettha as Prime Minister

 

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Pita Limjaroenrat, a key member of the Move Forward Party (MFP) and former prime ministerial candidate, recently said he is ready to step up as Prime Minister if the current holder of the office, Srettha Thavisin, is removed through a court decision. The statement comes amid growing political uncertainty in the country.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328880-pita-declares-his-readiness-to-succeed-srettha-as-prime-minister/

 

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Srettha turns to Wissanu for legal advice amid Pichit controversy

 

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is preparing his defense concerning the controversial appointment of Pichit Chuenban as a minister in the PM’s Office. To assist him, Srettha has sought advice from his new adviser, Wissanu Krea-ngam. Although a defense has been prepared, it still needs honing before being presented to the Constitutional Court by June 10.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328881-srettha-turns-to-wissanu-for-legal-advice-amid-pichit-controversy/

 

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Vietnam overtakes Thailand in tech exports, posing a challenge

 

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Thailand's export industry, which accounted for more than half the country's GDP in 2020, is threatened due to emerging technologies and direct competition with Vietnam. In high-tech product exports, Vietnam leads as a top player in the electronics sector due to a global recovery in demand for technology like computers, semiconductors, and smartphones.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328882-vietnam-overtakes-thailand-in-tech-exports-posing-a-challenge/

 

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