Spitting mad: Russian tourist’s traffic light tantrum in Phuket

 

The new Automatic Channel for passport control at Suvarnabhumi Airport was personally tested by Wisanu Prasarttong-Osoth, chairman of Airports of Thailand (AOT), before its official launch yesterday. This state-of-the-art system aims to ease congestion at immigration checkpoints.

 

New Automated Passport Control Enhances Suvarnabhumi Airport Experience

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329335-new-automated-passport-control-enhances-suvarnabhumi-airport-experience/

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

Chinese woman safely located following a 25-million-baht scam in Bangkok

 

Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

A 27-year-old Chinese woman, previously feared to be kidnapped for a 25-million-baht ransom, was found safe yesterday in Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329338-chinese-woman-safely-located-following-a-25-million-baht-scam-in-bangkok/

 

Move Forward Party Challenges Court's Authority Over Dissolution

 

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The opposition Move Forward party plans to challenge the Constitutional Court, arguing that it lacks the authority to dissolve the party or expel its executive committee members from politics for ten years. Pita Limjaroenrat, the former party leader and current chief advisor, announced this bold move on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329339-move-forward-party-challenges-courts-authority-over-dissolution/

 

Thaksin commits to attending court for indictment on lese-majeste charge

 

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Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister, has confirmed he will appear before the Criminal Court on 18 June to be formally indicted on lese majeste charges.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329340-thaksin-commits-to-attending-court-for-indictment-on-lese-majeste-charge/

 

Confidence in Government Plummets, Public Dissatisfaction Peaks – Latest Poll

 

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In a striking revelation, a recent survey shows widespread discontent with government performance over the past nine months. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329341-confidence-in-government-plummets-public-dissatisfaction-peaks-–-latest-poll/

 

Thailand and Laos are set to launch the Bangkok-Vientiane Railway later this month

 

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Thailand and Laos are set to inaugurate a groundbreaking new railway network connecting Bangkok and Vientiane.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329342-thailand-and-laos-are-set-to-launch-the-bangkok-vientiane-railway-later-this-month/

 

Pro Cannabis Activists Mark 2 Years of Legalisation, Begin Sit-in at Govt House

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

On June 9th, 2024, Mr. Prasitchai Nunual, the secretary-general of the network for Shaping the Future of Thai Cannabis, and other cannabis advocacy groups of more than 300 individuals called for a protest on June 9 at 1 PM in front of the UN Office, preparing for a march to the Government House.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329343-pro-cannabis-activists-mark-2-years-of-legalisation-begin-sit-in-at-govt-house/

 

Two bikers killed in tragic Phetchaburi accident
by  Nattapong Westwood

 

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A tragic accident involving a group of big bike riders on a trip to Phetchaburi resulted in the deaths of two people. The incident occurred when a young woman, riding a pillion, fell off the motorcycle, and a subsequent attempt to avoid her by another bike led to a fatal collision with a truck.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329344-two-bikers-killed-in-tragic-phetchaburi-accident/

 

Justice Sought for 11-Year-Old Girl in Buriram Sexual Assault Case

 

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An 11-year-old girl in Buriram, Thailand, has allegedly been raped twice by a 52-year-old neighbour, sparking a desperate plea for justice from her family. Despite reporting the assaults to the police, progress has been limited, leaving the family frustrated and the young victim in constant fear.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329345-justice-sought-for-11-year-old-girl-in-buriram-sexual-assault-case/

 

 

Police Raid Rangsit Club, Discover 65 Underage Patrons

 

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Police raided an unlicensed nightclub in Rangsit, uncovering 65 underage patrons. The venue, notorious for allowing minors, was found operating without a permit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329346-police-raid-rangsit-club-discover-65-underage-patrons/

 

Burmese Student Sparks Apartment Blaze in Lat Phrao

 

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A Burmese student ignited panic in Bangkok's Lat Phrao area after setting his condo room on fire. The event unfolded around 3 pm yesterday, causing considerable chaos among the building’s residents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329347-burmese-student-sparks-apartment-blaze-in-lat-phrao/

 

1.4 billion baht allocated to combat erosion on Cha-am Beach
By Online Reporter

 

 

Deputy Minister of Transport Ms. Monporn Charoensri recently visited Cha-am Beach to inspect a 1.4 billion baht beach sand replenishment project aimed at reducing erosion, restoring the beach, and boosting the local tourism economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329348-14-billion-baht-allocated-to-combat-erosion-on-cha-am-beach/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 10 June 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329352-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-10-june-2024/

 

Former deputy interior minister Vatana returns home after 16 years in hiding

 

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Thailand’s fugitive former deputy interior minister Vatana Asavahame, who fled to Cambodia from a 10-year prison sentence on a corruption conviction 16 years ago, has quietly returned to Thailand after the expiry of the 15-year statute of limitations on the case.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329354-former-deputy-interior-minister-vatana-returns-home-after-16-years-in-hiding/

Debt Collector Arrested with Firearms and Drugs in Bangkok

 

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Somchai, a 39-year-old debt collector known as Am, was arrested yesterday evening in Bangkok's Lat Krabang district. The arrest, executed by Romklao Police following an undercover operation, revealed that Somchai was in possession of two firearms, methamphetamine, and ketamine.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329355-debt-collector-arrested-with-firearms-and-drugs-in-bangkok/

 

FDA Orders Recall of 15 Children’s Syrups Amid Safety Concerns

 

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The Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has urgently recalled 15 types of children's syrup from store shelves. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329356-fda-orders-recall-of-15-children’s-syrups-amid-safety-concerns/

 

Pit Bull Mixed-Breed Dog Attacks, Seriously Injures Five-Year-Old Girl

 

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A five-year-old girl from Ban Phue District, Udon Thani Province, suffered serious head injuries following an attack by a mixed-breed dog late yesterday afternoon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329357-pit-bull-mixed-breed-dog-attacks-seriously-injures-five-year-old-girl/

UPDATE:

 

Here are the only legal methods foreigners can own land in Thailand
By Online Reporter

 

 

If you have lived in Thailand for any length of time, you’ve probably heard all manner of schemes or ways in which it is claimed that foreigners can own land in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329259-land-dept-revises-guidelines-for-foreign-ownership-of-land/?do=findComment&comment=18979938

 

Ayutthaya Bus Accident Leaves 16 Injured After Tyre Explosion

 

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A factory shuttle bus encountered a catastrophic left front tyre explosion near the Ayutthaya Interchange yesterday evening, leading to injuries for 16 individuals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329359-ayutthaya-bus-accident-leaves-16-injured-after-tyre-explosion/

Deaf shoeshiner in Pattaya impresses with remarkable dedication and skill

 

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Pattaya, Thailand -  a deaf shoeshiner named Kai has become a symbol of resilience and dedication. His story surfaced when a local journalist observed him diligently cleaning a tourist's shoes on Pattaya Beach, and it has since garnered widespread admiration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329361-deaf-shoeshiner-in-pattaya-impresses-with-remarkable-dedication-and-skill/

 

Police officer confesses to fatally shooting Burmese man in hospital
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Thai Post

A police sergeant confessed to fatally shooting a Burmese man at Khon Kaen Hospital in Isaan on June 6. He accused the deceased of bothering his father, who was a patient in the bed next to the victim.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329364-police-officer-confesses-to-fatally-shooting-burmese-man-in-hospital/

 

Teen fatally shot by grandfather after constant disruptive gatherings

 by Ryan Turner

 

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A tragic incident unfolded yesterday in Nong Bua Lamphu, where an argument over noise and disruptive behaviour ended in the fatal shooting of a teenager. The incident occurred at a small house in Hua Na District, where a man fired bullets into a room after repeated disturbances from his grandson and friends.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329365-teen-fatally-shot-by-grandfather-after-constant-disruptive-gatherings/

 

Thailand boosts food safety, bans harmful agrochemicals
by Ryan Turner

 

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Thailand’s food safety protocols are on the rise following successful efforts to ban harmful herbicides and pesticides such as paraquat and chlorpyrifos, alongside triumphant attempts to limit glyphosate use, as discussed at a recent seminar.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329366-thailand-boosts-food-safety-bans-harmful-agrochemicals/

 

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Nightclub raid near university leads to police reassignment
by of Ryan Turner

 

Image courtesy of Pattaya News

Police in Pathum Thani reassigned five officers from the Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station following a raid on an unlicensed nightclub near a prominent university highlighting the lack of action surrounding the issue called for a more thorough and transparent investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329346-police-raid-rangsit-club-discover-65-underage-patrons/?do=findComment&comment=18980135

 

American Man Swept Into The Sea, Wife And Child Rescued In Phuket
by TNR Staff

 

Rescuers at Nai Harn beach last night. Photo: Thai Rath

 

PHUKET lifeguards spent more than four hours searching for an American man swept into the sea by strong waves off Nai Harn beach in Phuket last evening (June 9) but managed to quickly rescue his Thai wife and child, Thai Rath newspaper said early this morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329368-american-man-swept-into-the-sea-wife-and-child-rescued-in-phuket/

 

Over 80 patients flee Krabi drug rehab centre over alleged abuses

by Petch Petpailin

 

 

More than 80 patients escaped from a drug rehabilitation centre on Koh Sriboya, an island in the southern province of Krabi, over alleged abuses by the Thai authorities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329369-over-80-patients-flee-krabi-drug-rehab-centre-over-alleged-abuses/

 

Search continues for American missing at Nai Harn Beach

 

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Police in Phuket are intensifying their search for an American who went missing after being swept away by waves at Nai Harn Beach. Strong winds and high waves are hindering rescue efforts, with lifeguards raising red flags to warn against swimming. His wife, 49 year old Siriaamorn Petchraawut, hopes for a miracle.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329368-american-man-swept-into-the-sea-wife-and-child-rescued-in-phuket/?do=findComment&comment=18981099

 

Spitting mad: Russian tourist’s traffic light tantrum in Phuket

 

The suspect's lawyer and Thai female victim. | Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times

 

A Russian man spat on a Thai woman and tried to slap her at Wat Naka Intersection in Phuket on May 29 in anger over a traffic light misunderstanding.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329401-spitting-mad-russian-tourist’s-traffic-light-tantrum-in-phuket/

 

Used car dealer suspiciously found dead, foul play suspected

 

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A prominent used car dealer was found dead with his right hand propping up his chin, sparking foul play suspicions from his wife. Two men, believed to be loan sharks, were seen leaving the scene before his death.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329402-used-car-dealer-suspiciously-found-dead-foul-play-suspected/

 

Man arrested for online BB gun scam in Thailand

 

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Police apprehended a man for selling BB guns online, deceiving customers into transferring money, and then blocking them on Facebook to avoid contact. The arrested individual claimed to only take orders, not handle deliveries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329403-man-arrested-for-online-bb-gun-scam-in-thailand/