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Explosion in Roi Et: Fridge Blast Ravages Four Homes

 

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In the early hours of the morning in Roi Et, a deafening explosion tore through a family home, damaging it and three neighboring residences. This incident, stemming from what appears to be a refrigerator malfunction, prompted immediate response from local authorities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333019-explosion-in-roi-et-fridge-blast-ravages-four-homes/

 

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Pattaya Man Exposes Himself in Public, Causing Panic and Fear Among Female Residents
By Aim Tanakorn

 

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Pattaya — An unidentified man terrified female residents in Pattaya by allegedly exposing himself. The incident took place at 2 AM on July 14th, 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333020-pattaya-man-exposes-himself-in-public-causing-panic-and-fear-among-female-residents/

 

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Thai Jet Fighter Purchase: F-16 or Gripen, Still Undecided

 

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On July 15, Thai Defence Minister Suthin Khlangsang announced that Thailand has not yet decided between purchasing Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70s and Saab JAS 39E Gripen fighters.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333022-thai-jet-fighter-purchase-f-16-or-gripen-still-undecided/

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Man Murders Wife in Drunken Rage Over Hygiene Dispute

 

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In a harrowing incident emerging from Roi Et, North Eastern Thailand, a man has been arrested after killing his wife during a drunken altercation. The disagreement reportedly sparked by the wife not having taken a bath late on July 14.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333023-man-murders-wife-in-drunken-rage-over-hygiene-dispute/

 

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Anutin Declares No Conflict with Coalition Partners on Cannabis Policy

 

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In a striking development on July 15, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed speculations of a rift within the coalition government over the cannabis policy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333033-anutin-declares-no-conflict-with-coalition-partners-on-cannabis-policy/

 

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Big Joke's Return to Police Force Unlikely Amidst Internal Conflict

 

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Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakpal, famously known as Big Joke, seems to face dwindling chances of returning to his former glory within the Royal Thai Police, as complex internal dynamics threaten his reinstatement.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333034-big-jokes-return-to-police-force-unlikely-amidst-internal-conflict/

 

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Woman Robbed During ATM Money Deposit

 

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In a shocking incident at a local ATM in Samrong Nuea, Samut Prakan, a woman was robbed while trying to deposit money. The robbery, taking place in broad daylight, raises serious concerns about security measures at local banks and public financial transaction points.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333035-woman-robbed-during-atm-money-deposit/

 

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TikTok trend: ‘Jackpot’ with dead jackfruit trees worth millions
by Bob Scott

 

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A TikTok user shared a video revealing the surprising value of dead jackfruit trees, also known as jackfruit standing dead. The clip quickly gained attention when she mentioned that such trees could sell for millions of baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333041-tiktok-trend-‘jackpot’-with-dead-jackfruit-trees-worth-millions/

 

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PM sets date for registration of 10,000 baht digital wallet

 

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In a bid to rejuvenate the Thai economy, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced that registration for a 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme will open on August 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333044-pm-sets-date-for-registration-of-10000-baht-digital-wallet/

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Thailand weather: Heavy rainfall and storms in 57 provinces
by Ryan Turner

 

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Thailand faces severe weather, with heavy rain and thunderstorms across 57 provinces, particularly in the northeast and east regions, with rainfall expected in up to 80% of these areas. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecasts severe weather conditions due to a strong monsoon trough.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333046-thailand-weather-heavy-rainfall-and-storms-in-57-provinces/

 

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Students report being misled into bizarre camp in Thailand
by Puntid Tantivangphaisa

 

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Several students from a renowned university in northeastern Thailand have reported being misled by senior students into attending a peculiar camp that deviated from Buddhist teachings. The camp involved strange rituals, including chanting hundreds of times and creating heavenly passports.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333049-students-report-being-misled-into-bizarre-camp-in-thailand/

 

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Escort scam: Thai man assaulted & robbed in Chiang Mai hotel trap
by Petch Petpailin

 

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A Thai man filed a complaint against a male escort and his four friends after they lured him to a hotel in the northern province of Chiang Mai before physically assaulting and robbing him.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333056-escort-scam-thai-man-assaulted-robbed-in-chiang-mai-hotel-trap/

 

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Nakhon Ratchasima man orders toolset, gets water bottles instead

 

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A man from Nakhon Ratchasima was left disheartened after spending 499 baht on what he believed to be a set of tools but instead received three bottles of water.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333070-nakhon-ratchasima-man-orders-toolset-gets-water-bottles-instead/

 

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Udon Thani hotel calls for delay in electricity rate hike

 

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A prominent hotel in Udon Thani urged the government to delay the planned electricity rate hike, citing concerns about the current purchasing power of consumers. They argue that customers are only spending on necessities, and an increase in electricity costs could further impact the number of patrons using their services.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333071-udon-thani-hotel-calls-for-delay-in-electricity-rate-hike/

 

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Thai man kills drug-addicted brother after attack on mother

 

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A Thai man stabbed his drug-addicted younger brother to death after he attempted to physically assault his mother at home in the Isaan province of Buriram.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333072-thai-man-kills-drug-addicted-brother-after-attack-on-mother/

 

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State officials implicated in bid-rigging scheme for rubber latex firms

 

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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) uncovered the involvement of state officials in bid-rigging for rubber latex companies in 10 provinces, leading to significant financial losses for the country. The investigation has been forwarded to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for further action.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333074-state-officials-implicated-in-bid-rigging-scheme-for-rubber-latex-firms/

 

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Irish terrorist engaged to Thai bride 50 years his junior

 

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An infamous Irish terrorist revealed his engagement to a Thai bride half a century younger. Gormy McMullan, a prime suspect in the Loughinisland massacre, announced his upcoming nuptials to Thai national Bannapon Nuch Jathasan on social media, igniting a storm of reactions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333075-irish-terrorist-engaged-to-thai-bride-50-years-his-junior/

 

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Thailand is dealing with a household debt crisis and a slow economic recovery

 

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The Economic Cabinet has instructed the Finance Ministry and the Bank of Thailand to urgently address rising household debt. This encompasses bad debts related to housing, cars, motorcycles, credit cards, and student loans, as the Thai economy continues to struggle to rebound.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333077-thailand-is-dealing-with-a-household-debt-crisis-and-a-slow-economic-recovery/

 

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Unidentified Man's Handless Body Discovered in Central Thailand

 

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A man's body, with both hands missing, was discovered on a sugarcane farm in the central province of Nakhon Sawan, Thailand. The identity of the deceased is still unknown as police search for his severed hands initially.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333078-unidentified-mans-handless-body-discovered-in-central-thailand/

 

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Bangkok Police Nab Thief Who Targeted Embassy Cars in Bold Heist

 

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Police in Bangkok have seized a man who broke into a car care shop and stole side mirrors from several cars owned by an embassy. The alleged thief was caught on CCTV footage and later confessed to selling the stolen items for cash.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333079-bangkok-police-nab-thief-who-targeted-embassy-cars-in-bold-heist/

 

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Bangkok to quicken the process of removing illegal structures from canals

 

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The city authorities in Bangkok have promised to speed up the process of getting rid of illegally built structures on the city's wide network of canals. With over 1,980 canals in Bangkok, 233 of them fall under the Department of Drainage's control, while local district offices manage the rest.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333081-bangkok-to-quicken-the-process-of-removing-illegal-structures-from-canals/

 

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Food fight: Chatuchak market prices stir up a spicy online debate

 

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A shocking revelation about the cost of food at Chatuchak market sparked a fierce online discussion. A Facebook user posted in the group พวกเราคือผู้บริโภค (We Are Consumers), which has 780,000 members, sharing their shock at being charged 820 baht for three dishes.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333088-food-fight-chatuchak-market-prices-stir-up-a-spicy-online-debate/

 

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Thai YouTuber shoots man in leg over football betting dispute

 

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A Thai YouTuber, with over one million subscribers, shot a former boxer in the leg at a restaurant in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok over a football bet and financial dispute.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333089-thai-youtuber-shoots-man-in-leg-over-football-betting-dispute/

 

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