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Suchata Chuangsri Earns the Title of Miss Universe Thailand 2024

 

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Suchata Chuangsri has won the title of Miss Universe Thailand 2024. The final competition took place at The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi in Bangkok on July 14. Suchata, who was representing Bangkok, beat 39 other participants and is set to represent Thailand at the Miss Universe 2024 contest due to be held in Mexico later this year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332983-suchata-chuangsri-earns-the-title-of-miss-universe-thailand-2024/

 

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Thai Travel Agency Alleges Police Extortion of Chinese Tourists - video

 

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A representative from a Thai travel agency used social media to accuse individuals claiming to be police officers of extorting 700,000 baht from Chinese tourists traveling to Pattaya on a motorway. The representative leaked a dashcam video showing men stopping the tourists' vehicle around 200 meters from a Pattaya toll booth at approximately 7:29 pm on July 10th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332984-thai-travel-agency-alleges-police-extortion-of-chinese-tourists-video/

 

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Thai woman seeks justice over hermit’s naked massage cancer cure claim

 

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A Thai woman is seeking help after a hermit in the southern province of Surat Thani sexually assaulted her by tricking her parents into taking her to his compound for a naked massage, claiming she had breast and cervical cancer.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332985-thai-woman-seeks-justice-over-hermit’s-naked-massage-cancer-cure-claim/

 

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Thai factory closures, a victim of Chinese imports surge

 

Lingerie factory closure in 2021, Image courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD recently opened its inaugural Southeast Asian factory in Thailand, garnering considerable attention and praise for the country’s industrial foresight. However, this development also adversely affected long-established Japanese automakers, leading to a ripple effect across numerous Thai factories.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332986-thai-factory-closures-a-victim-of-chinese-imports-surge/

 

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EGAT Plans to Construct Environmentally Friendly Floating Solar Farm

 

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The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has joined forces with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and Colorado State University (CSU) for a project exploring low-cost, easily recyclable Edge Sealed Modules (ESM) solar panels. They plan to install these panels on floating platforms in the Sirindhorn Dam reservoir, in Ubon Ratchathani province, to test their efficiency.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332987-egat-plans-to-construct-environmentally-friendly-floating-solar-farm/

 

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Chinese TikTok Star's Body Found in Chachoengsao After Going Missing

 

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The Thai news has recently updated details regarding the case of Yan Ruimin, a 38-year-old Chinese student and popular TikTok personality. Yan went missing on July 2nd and a ransom demand of 1 million yuan (around 5 million baht) was made. A body thought to be Yan's was discovered on July 13th at 10:30 AM in a grassy spot in Chachoengsao, Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332921-decomposed-body-of-woman-found-ties-to-missing-chinese-student/?do=findComment&comment=19066793

 

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Mat Stained with Blood Examined in Missing Chinese Woman's Case

 

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Thai Police have sent a blood-stained car floor mat for DNA testing as they continue their search for a missing Chinese woman. The mat was found in the boot of a rental car and is thought to be a vital element in the case of a woman's body dumped in a forest in Chachoengsao Province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332921-decomposed-body-of-woman-found-ties-to-missing-chinese-student/?do=findComment&comment=19066818

 

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Today Marks the Start of Public Hearings for Koh Samui's Sea Bridge

 

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The second round of public consultations about the proposal to build a sea bridge connecting the mainland to Koh Samui is set to start today (July 15) in Surat Thaini province. The bridge, which is proposed to start in Khanom district, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and end in Taling Ngam subdistrict on Koh Samui, includes a 25-kilometer stretch over the Gulf of Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332988-today-marks-the-start-of-public-hearings-for-koh-samuis-sea-bridge/

 

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Elephant in Ang Rue Nai Sanctuary Succumbs to Severe Injuries

 

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An elderly wild elephant from the Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary in Chachoengsao, Thailand, has tragically died due to serious injuries and infections. The elephant, which was found unable to move with severe injuries, will have an autopsy to identify the exact cause of death.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332989-elephant-in-ang-rue-nai-sanctuary-succumbs-to-severe-injuries/

 

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Thai mum’s advice on handling bullying praised by parents online

 

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A three year old girl returned from school in tears, asking her mother if she could fight back when being hit. Her mother’s response was praised online and encouraged her to seek help from teachers instead of retaliation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332991-thai-mum’s-advice-on-handling-bullying-praised-by-parents-online/

 

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Thai Army Stops Cattle Smuggling Attempt by Myanmar Nationals

 

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The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has caught five people trying to smuggle 20 cows into the country. The offenders, all from Myanmar, were being paid 250 baht per cow by an anonymous third party.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332992-thai-army-stops-cattle-smuggling-attempt-by-myanmar-nationals/

 

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Illegal online gambling equipment seized by Thai border patrol

 

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The Thai police recently intercepted a large amount of computer equipment, reportedly bound for an online gambling operation. This is part of their efforts to counter illegal activities in the border areas of Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332995-illegal-online-gambling-equipment-seized-by-thai-border-patrol/

 

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Pattaya police urged to take action on Kuwaiti street racers - video

 

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Residents in Soi Yen Sabai, Pattaya, urged police officers to take action against Kuwaiti motorcycle racers following a noise pollution disturbance and a recent physical altercation on Saturday, July 13.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332996-pattaya-police-urged-to-take-action-on-kuwaiti-street-racers-video/

 

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Thai-German man jailed 25 years for abusing daughter, sharing child porn

 

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The Criminal Court of Thailand sentenced a half-Thai half-German man to 51 years in prison for sexually abusing his daughter and distributing child porn on a dark website based in Germany. His confession led to the sentence being reduced from 51 years to 25 years and six months.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332998-thai-german-man-jailed-25-years-for-abusing-daughter-sharing-child-porn/

 

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Party pooper: Drunk Thai man poops pants as cops make arrest

 

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A drunk Thai man poops pants during an arrest after he sneaked into the home of a Thai woman in the Isaan province of Udon Thani and stripped naked. Police officer’s hands were reportedly soiled with the suspect’s poop.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332999-party-pooper-drunk-thai-man-poops-pants-as-cops-make-arrest/

 

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Thailand Leaves Out Certain Groups from Digital Wallet Project

 

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The Thailand Government plans to launch a 10,000-baht digital wallet initiative to benefit 50 million residents. However, Deputy Finance Minister, Chulaphan Amornvivat, announced at a Government House meeting that two unidentified groups would be ineligible for the project.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333000-thailand-leaves-out-certain-groups-from-digital-wallet-project/

 

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