Thai police raid drug-fuelled party at luxury villa, 34 arrested

 

Thailand’s private sector is urging the government to address the supply side of tourism after Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced the suspension of a proposed 300-baht fee for foreign tourists. This fee was intended to establish a tourism development fund.

 

Tourism industry demands action amid 300-baht fee controversy

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Thai girl in critical condition after 1,000 baht drinking challenge

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A 13 year old Thai girl remains in critical condition in an intensive care unit after being challenged to drink alcohol to win 1,000 baht at an ordination ceremony at a temple in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329479-thai-girl-in-critical-condition-after-1000-baht-drinking-challenge/

Public Health Department Calls for Public Opinion on Reclassifying Cannabis Amid Protests

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Thailand's Minister of Public Health, Somsak Thepsuthin, proposed a change to the country's laws on narcotics possession. The proposed amendment suggests lowering the number of methamphetamine pills from five to one that an individual can carry legally. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329499-public-health-department-calls-for-public-opinion-on-reclassifying-cannabis-amid-protests/

Thaksin Requests Attorney-General to Review Lèse Majesté Charge

 

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Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has made a renewed plea to the attorney-general to reconsider a lèse majesté charge against him. Thaksin, who has recently been paroled, is seeking to avoid the indictment set for June 18. This follows an initial failure to attend a court hearing on May 29, citing a COVID-19 infection.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329545-thaksin-requests-attorney-general-to-review-lèse-majesté-charge/

 

"Wai" Recognised as Part of Thai National Identity

 

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The Thai government has officially recognised the "wai" gesture as a key part of national identity. The Cabinet's decision aims to preserve and promote this traditional greeting, which holds significant cultural value in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329546-wai-recognised-as-part-of-thai-national-identity/

 

Thaksin Scandal: Justice Minister Refuses to Weigh in on Charges

 

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Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong remained tight-lipped regarding the controversial lese majeste charge against former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329547-thaksin-scandal-justice-minister-refuses-to-weigh-in-on-charges/

 

Pattaya Police Raid Major Indian Online Gambling Base

 

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Pattaya police executed a significant raid on a house in Pattaya, uncovering a major Indian online gambling operation. The operation was found to be handling daily transactions worth over 200 million rupees, equivalent to approximately 100 million Thai baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329548-pattaya-police-raid-major-indian-online-gambling-base/

 

Mixed Reactions to Thailand's Proposed Casino Complexes

 

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Assistant Director of the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Wichian Kaeosombat, and his team shared the economic impact of opening casino-centric entertainment complexes in Thailand on June 10th, 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329549-mixed-reactions-to-thailands-proposed-casino-complexes/

Singapore Airlines Compensates Passengers After Turbulence Tragedy

 

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Singapore Airlines has announced compensation for passengers following a devastating turbulence incident that left one dead and many injured on a flight from London to Singapore.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329551-singapore-airlines-compensates-passengers-after-turbulence-tragedy/

 

Move Forward MPs Ponder Defection Amid Potential Party Dissolution

 

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Several MPs from the Move Forward Party in Thailand find themselves at a political crossroads as the spectre of party dissolution looms large, according to party leader Chaithawat Tulathon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329553-move-forward-mps-ponder-defection-amid-potential-party-dissolution/

 

Thailand Grapples with Growing Number of Foreign Beggars

 

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Thailand’s bustling streets are teeming with beggars, and the latest statistics reveal a startling trend: nearly 30% of them are foreigners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329554-thailand-grapples-with-growing-number-of-foreign-beggars/

 

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Woman Sells Home for 1.5 Million Baht to Escape Noisy Neighbours

 

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A woman in Thailand, overwhelmed by her noisy neighbours, has sold her property for 1.5 million baht, below market value, to regain her peace. The ordeal, shared on a popular Facebook page, sheds light on the lengths she went to escape the disturbances.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329560-woman-sells-home-for-15-million-baht-to-escape-noisy-neighbours/

 

Pickup Driver Wields Gun, Threatens Couple in Road Rage Incident

 

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A road rage incident unfolded yesterday in Phuket, when a white pickup driver allegedly brandished a gun, threatening a truck driver and his wife. Wichit Police are currently searching for the elusive suspect involved in this alarming event.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329561-pickup-driver-wields-gun-threatens-couple-in-road-rage-incident/

 

Chon Buri Woman Fatally Stabs Abusive Husband After Years of Violence

 

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A woman in Chon Buri has fatally stabbed her husband following years of enduring domestic abuse. The tragic incident occurred after a heated argument, during which she finally decided she could take no more.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329563-chon-buri-woman-fatally-stabs-abusive-husband-after-years-of-violence/

Naked Rage: Delivery Rider Arrested After Attacking Family and Police

 

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A food delivery rider faces arrest after a violent altercation with a family of three, including a 10-month-old baby, in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok. The incident escalated, culminating in the rider stripping at the police station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329564-naked-rage-delivery-rider-arrested-after-attacking-family-and-police/

 

Chinese Men Attack Young Thai Waiter, Severing His Arm

 

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A group of Chinese men attacked a young waiter in Na Kham jeopardising his aspirations of becoming a soldier. Footage shared on social media displayed a chaotic scene in a local restaurant involving two foreign men. The video led to a plea to identify the Chinese assailant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329567-chinese-men-attack-young-thai-waiter-severing-his-arm/

 

Nan’s UNESCO Status Push for Cultural Tourism

 

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The Government of Thailand has launched an initiative to nominate Nan, a culturally rich northern province, for UNESCO World Heritage status, aiming to boost the region's tourism and economy. Nan's picturesque landscapes, archaeological treasures, and diverse ethnic heritage are anticipated to captivate global tourists and scholars alike.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329568-nan’s-unesco-status-push-for-cultural-tourism/

 

Caravan of over 50 supercars set to gather at Bluport Hua Hin on June 15
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A caravan of over 50 supercars will be on display at The Square, Bluport Hua Hin, on June 15, providing an exciting opportunity for car enthusiasts to experience some of the world’s most luxurious vehicles up close.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329569-caravan-of-over-50-supercars-set-to-gather-at-bluport-hua-hin-on-june-15/

 

Thai police raid drug-fuelled party at luxury villa, 34 arrested

 

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Police in Nakhon Pathom dismantled a drug-fueled party at a luxury pool villa yesterday discovering various drugs, including ketamine and meth, 34 individuals were arrested in the drug raid despite attempts to evade capture.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329588-thai-police-raid-drug-fuelled-party-at-luxury-villa-34-arrested/

 

Scam escape: Taiwanese tourist flees call centre conmen

 

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A Taiwanese man sought help from Thai police in the central province of Ang Thong after he escaped from two foreigners who tricked him into working for a call centre scam gang.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329589-scam-escape-taiwanese-tourist-flees-call-centre-conmen/

 

Security guard saves resident from knife attack in Bang Phli

 

By Bright Choomanee

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A security guard saved a resident from an attack with only a baton and some courage, unafraid of being outnumbered. Yesterday, June 11, at 8.30pm, police in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan received a report of an assault outside a housing estate in the area. Upon receiving the alert, police and rescue teams from Por Teck Tueng Foundation were dispatched to the scene.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329590-security-guard-saves-resident-from-knife-attack-in-bang-phli/

 

Man shoots former village headman over insult in Kanchanaburi

 

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A man fatally shot a former village headman in Kanchanaburi out of revenge for being insulted in front of his girlfriend. The tragic incident occurred while the victim was helping to repair a roof at his girlfriend’s mother’s house.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329591-man-shoots-former-village-headman-over-insult-in-kanchanaburi/

 

Bangkok cops arrest blind Cambodian mum and child for begging

 

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Police apprehended a blind Cambodian mother and her seven year old daughter, who were found begging at a local market, revealing their daily earnings to be surprisingly high.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329592-bangkok-cops-arrest-blind-cambodian-mum-and-child-for-begging/

 

Pattaya garden trumpets arrival of twin baby elephants

 

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Pattaya’s Nong Nooch Tropical Garden celebrated the arrival of twin baby elephants with an elaborate ceremony yesterday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329593-pattaya-garden-trumpets-arrival-of-twin-baby-elephants/

 

Phuket man arrested for murder of 21 year old masseuse

 

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Phuket police arrested a man in connection with the murder of Benjarat ‘Nong Cream’ Cheychan, a 21 year old masseuse from Phuket who was last seen leaving her house in Rawai on June 3.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329594-phuket-man-arrested-for-murder-of-21-year-old-masseuse/

 

NHRC appeals for justice over nine missing Thai activists

 

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called upon the Ministry of Justice, asking it to act on the cases of nine Thai political activists who disappeared after seeking asylum in nearby countries. NHRC's Sayamol Kaiyoorawong recently presented an investigation report on these disappearances to Somboon Muangklam. Muangklam advises Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong and also leads the committee on the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329595-nhrc-appeals-for-justice-over-nine-missing-thai-activists/

 

Thailand Pressed to Enhance Regional Airports for Tourism Boost

 

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The Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) has appealed to the government to elevate more local airports to international level, with the goal of increasing tourism to Thailand's 55 smaller cities and boosting revenue.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329596-thailand-pressed-to-enhance-regional-airports-for-tourism-boost/

 

Protesters Call on Military to Refuse Thaksin's Bail Plea

 

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Protesters have urged the Royal Thai Army to deny a possible bail plea by ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Thaksin is due to meet with prosecutors next week to respond to charges of lese majeste and computer crime.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329597-protesters-call-on-military-to-refuse-thaksins-bail-plea/

 

Deceived Thai Couple Left with Debt of 500,000 Baht

 

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A Thai couple from Nong Khai province, Sarinya Worrarat and Boontee Siyotha, have accused a retired school principal of deceiving them into an immoral multiple-partner relationship that has left them with a debt of 500,000 baht (approx. $15,000). Following the debacle, the couple have found themselves homeless and bankrupt, requiring them to take shelter in a temple for the past year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1329598-deceived-thai-couple-left-with-debt-of-500000-baht/