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Former Democratic MP, Theptai Seanapong, has requested a probe into a meeting that allegedly took place between ex-National Police Chief, Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, and former PM Thaksin Shinawatra in the Police General Hospital.

 

Ex-MP Demands Probe into Thaksin's Hospital Meeting Amidst Power Abuse Claims

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331922-ex-mp-demands-probe-into-thaksins-hospital-meeting-amidst-power-abuse-claims/

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Thailand aims for 3.4 trillion baht in tourism revenue by 2025

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Thailand’s Tourism Authority (TAT) plans to achieve 7.5% revenue growth or 3.4 trillion baht in 2025, while private operators advocate for airfare subsidies to boost income, to mark the upcoming year as Thailand Grand Tourism Year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331903-thailand-aims-for-34-trillion-baht-in-tourism-revenue-by-2025/

 

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Man Admits to Murder, Car Theft, and Gold Robbery in Chiang Mai

 

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In a stunning confession following his arrest, a 27-year-old man has admitted to a string of crimes in Chiang Mai, including murder, an audacious gold heist, and car theft.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331951-man-admits-to-murder-car-theft-and-gold-robbery-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Russian Woman Arrested at Salon on Pha Ngan Island For Allegedly Working Illegally
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Surat Thani – A Russian woman was arrested at a salon on the Pha Ngan Island in Surat Thani for allegedly working illegally.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331952-russian-woman-arrested-at-salon-on-pha-ngan-island-for-allegedly-working-illegally/

 

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Thai Cannabis Network Proposes Four-Point Investigation for Cannabis Legislation 
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

National — On July 8th, 2024, Mr. Prasitchai Nunual, the Secretary-General of Shaping the Future of Thai Cannabis, led over 300 cannabis supporters in a march to the Government House.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331953-cannabis-network-proposes-four-point-investigation-for-cannabis-legislation/

 

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Dashcam Footage Captures Motorcycle Cutting Off Car, Resulting in Fatal Collision in Pattaya
By Aim Tanakorn

 

Pattaya — A car dashcam captured a motorcyclist cutting off a car in Pattaya before being hit and killed early on July 9th, 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331954-dashcam-footage-captures-motorcycle-cutting-off-car-resulting-in-fatal-collision-in-pattay/

 

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82-Year-Old Woman in Sattahip Gives CPR to Electrician to Save Him from Electrocution

By Aim Tanakorn

 

Sattahip — An 82-year-old Thai woman in Sattahip has become a social media hero after she used a rope to pull an electrician to safety from a potential electrocution and gave the man CPR to save his life.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331955-82-year-old-woman-in-sattahip-gives-cpr-to-electrician-to-save-him-from-electrocution/

 

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Cannabis Shop Owners Plead with Government Over Drug Reclassification

 

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Cannabis shop owners in Khon Kaen criticize the government for reclassifying cannabis as a narcotic. They question how they will be compensated after investing 10 million baht without seeing a return, despite following all regulations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331959-cannabis-shop-owners-plead-with-government-over-drug-reclassification/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 10 July 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331962-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-10-july-2024/

 

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New Road in Kalasin to Ease Traffic and Support Future Growth

 

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Mr. Aphirat Chaiwongnoi, Director-General of the Department of Rural Roads, Ministry of Transport, announced that the Department of Rural Roads is working on a new road project in Kalasin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331965-new-road-in-kalasin-to-ease-traffic-and-support-future-growth/

 

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Anutin Furious Over Move to Reclassify Cannabis as a Narcotic

 

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Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who also serves as the Minister of Interior, has vehemently opposed the Health Ministry's plan to categorize cannabis as a controlled substance once again.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331966-anutin-furious-over-move-to-reclassify-cannabis-as-a-narcotic/

 

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Foreign Mafia Intimidates Locals in Pattaya

 

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Residents Complain About Aggressive Foreign Mafia in Pattaya, Upset Over Thai Drivers Revving Engines

 

Today (July 10, 2024), Mr. Sompong, a 43-year-old chicken rice vendor, reported aggressive behavior by foreigners who have been causing disturbances and intimidating both locals and other foreigners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331968-foreign-mafia-intimidates-locals-in-pattaya/ 

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Burmese worker’s hand minced in meat grinder in Chon Buri
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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A 20 year old Burmese woman accidentally activated a meat grinder while cleaning it, resulting in a gruesome hand injury. The incident occurred at 10.30am today, July 9, at a dumpling shop in Bang Sai Market, Ban Bueng, Chon Buri province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331969-burmese-worker’s-hand-minced-in-meat-grinder-in-chon-buri/

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Former Pheu Thai MP for Mukdahan imprisoned for bribery

 

A former Pheu Thai MP for Mukdahan province, Anurak Tangpanithanont, was sent to Bangkok Remand Prison today, to serve his six-year term, after a panel of Supreme Court judges upheld the sentence for a bribery conviction imposed by the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331971-former-pheu-thai-mp-for-mukdahan-imprisoned-for-bribery/

 

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Motorbike Passenger Injured by Thrown Bottle in Kathu
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Kathu, Phuket- On Sunday night, July 7th, at 10:00 P.M., Mr. Abdulloh (25) from Narathiwat was riding a motorbike with his girlfriend, Ms. Jurapat (18), along Wichit Songkram Road in Kathu.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331973-motorbike-passenger-injured-by-thrown-bottle-in-kathu/

 

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New Bus Routes to Link Major Airports and Tourist Spots

 

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PRESS RELEASE

 

State-run bus operator Transport Co announced on Monday (July 8 ) that it will introduce bus services to three major airports managed by Airports of Thailand (AOT).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331974-new-bus-routes-to-link-major-airports-and-tourist-spots/

 

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Debate Ramps Up: Is the Thai Senate Still Necessary?

 

Move Forward spokesperson/MP Parit Wacharasindhu. Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

In the heart of Thailand's democratic process, a contentious debate is now unfolding, spearheaded by the Move Forward Party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331976-debate-ramps-up-is-the-thai-senate-still-necessary/

 

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'X/Twitter Star' Arrested for Public Indecency, Earns Over 1 Million Baht

 

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The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested a popular X/Twitter star with hundreds of thousands of followers for taking provocative photos in public over four months, earning more than 1 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331978-xtwitter-star-arrested-for-public-indecency-earns-over-1-million-baht/

 

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Thailand Added To Human Rights Watchlist By International NGO
by TNR Staff

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.. Picture: Thai Rath

 

AN INTERNATIONAL non-profit organisation has added Thailand to its watchlist of countries experiencing rapid declines in civic freedoms on alleged grounds of targeting of activists, critics and the opposition by the government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331981-thailand-added-to-human-rights-watchlist-by-international-ngo/

 

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British yoga teacher stranded in Bangkok airport over passport tear
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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A British yoga teacher was stranded at Suvarnabhumi Airport after being barred from boarding her flight home due to a slight tear in her passport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331983-british-yoga-teacher-stranded-in-bangkok-airport-over-passport-tear/

 

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Thailand braces for heavy rain and storms, Bangkok on alert
by Ryan Turner 

 

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Thailand is bracing for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, with particularly severe weather expected in Bangkok, the northeast, and the east. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) has issued a warning today, July 10, advising caution amid forecasts of storms and heavy rain.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332026-thailand-braces-for-heavy-rain-and-storms-bangkok-on-alert/

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Alleged child rapist arrested after fatal assault of a toddler

 

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A one-year-old toddler tragically died after being assaulted and sexually abused by her nanny’s husband in Nakhon Nayok. The incident has led to additional charges being considered by the police.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332102-alleged-child-rapist-arrested-after-fatal-assault-of-a-toddler/

 

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Locals protest against dolomite mine near Thai national park

 

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Protests erupted near Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi as locals voiced their opposition to the opening of a private dolomite mine on a 540-rai plot of land, situated just 1 kilometre from the national park. Concerns centre around the potential negative impacts on their way of life and the park’s environment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332103-locals-protest-against-dolomite-mine-near-thai-national-park/

 

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Ang Thong park still positive amid worst coral bleaching in decades

 

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Ang Thong National Marine Park is experiencing its most severe coral bleaching event in a decade, with conditions expected to improve by August. The park anticipates earning over 40 million baht in revenue by the end of the fiscal year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332105-ang-thong-park-still-positive-amid-worst-coral-bleaching-in-decades/

 

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No plastics allowed: Koh Nang Yuan protects coral reefs

 

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Visitors to the stunning island of Koh Nang Yuan in southern Thailand are facing a surprising restriction: no plastic items or styrofoam boxes are allowed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332106-no-plastics-allowed-koh-nang-yuan-protects-coral-reefs/

 

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Thailand’s plan to turn food waste into lifesavers

 

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Thailand unveiled a plan to tackle food waste and hunger. The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) has teamed up with the Scholars of Sustenance Foundation (SOS) to outline the creation of a national food bank.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332107-thailand’s-plan-to-turn-food-waste-into-lifesavers/

 

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Thai MP aims to ‘stimulate’ economy with sex industry legalisation

 

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A Move Forward Party (MFP) MP today announced plans on social media to legalise professions related to the pornography and sex toy industries in Thailand by revising the Criminal Law of Thailand. The revision draft is expected to be proposed during Parliament today, July 10.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332109-thai-mp-aims-to-‘stimulate’-economy-with-sex-industry-legalisation/

 

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PM Srettha to meet Malaysian PM for peace talks

 

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Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced a high-stakes meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in a southern border province on August 3, though the exact location remains undecided.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332110-pm-srettha-to-meet-malaysian-pm-for-peace-talks/

 

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Thailand postpones legal consultation on funding for digital wallets

 

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The Thai government has not yet requested legal guidance from the Council of State about using money from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to partially fund a digital wallet program. This was confirmed by the Secretary-General of the Council, Pakorn Nilprapunt. Pakorn explained that the government does not need approval from the council to use the national budget for the program as it has the freedom to manage its budget.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332117-thailand-postpones-legal-consultation-on-funding-for-digital-wallets/

 

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Small earthquake causes tremors in Koh Samui, felt by local residents

 

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A mild earthquake of 2.0 magnitude rattled Koh Samui, a popular tourist destination in Surat Thani, Thailand, late at night. According to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), the quake occurred at 12:14 am on July 10 at a shallow depth of 1 kilometer. The tremor was distinctly felt by locals in several regions including Bo Phut, Soi Talad Kao, Lamai, Maret, and Koh Samui.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332118-small-earthquake-causes-tremors-in-koh-samui-felt-by-local-residents/