Activist Parit Chiwarak sentenced to two years for lese majeste

 

Two Thai men engaged in a heated argument over a dog which led to the shooting and death of a 61 year old neighbour at a rented room in the southern province of Trang.

 

Thai woman killed by stray bullet after neighbours’ dog dispute

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Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334175-thai-woman-killed-by-stray-bullet-after-neighbours’-dog-dispute/

 

Big D Gerrard exposes taxi driver watching pornography

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Big D Gerrard encountered a taxi driver watching pornography in the car while stopped at a traffic light. The singer shared a video of the incident on TikTok, questioning how one would feel if their daughter had to ride in such a taxi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334180-big-d-gerrard-exposes-taxi-driver-watching-pornography/

Thailand businesses urged to adopt same-day delivery strategies

 

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Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai urged Thai business operators to enhance their operating strategies to maintain a competitive edge.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334179-thailand-businesses-urged-to-adopt-same-day-delivery-strategies/

Senators call for PM Srettha’s exit after ex-con Cabinet pick
by Bob Scott

 

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Forty former senators are pushing for the dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over his decision to appoint Pichit Chuenban, an ex-convict, as a Cabinet minister. They announced plans to submit their closing statement to the Constitutional Court by the end of the month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334213-senators-call-for-pm-srettha’s-exit-after-ex-con-cabinet-pick/

 

Middle Eastern Rider Arrested for Wheelies in Front of Cherng Talay Police Station – VIDEO
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang, Phuket – A motorbike rider from the Middle East found himself in hot water after performing daring wheelies in front of the Cherng Talay Police Station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334214-middle-eastern-rider-arrested-for-wheelies-in-front-of-cherng-talay-police-station-–-video/

 

Jailed Thai Gambling King Escapes Assassination Attempt Seeking Justice

 

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An imprisoned Thai gambling king, Apirak “Sia Po” Chat-arnon, is seeking justice after a fellow inmate attempted to kill him inside Bang Kwang Central Prison near Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334215-jailed-thai-gambling-king-escapes-assassination-attempt-seeking-justice/

SCB X Postpones Termination of Robinhood Food Delivery Service

 

Robinhood food delivery service. Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) X PCL has made a significant decision to delay the termination of its Robinhood food delivery service, initially planned for the end of this month. The company yesterday, July 29, submitted a formal request to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to extend the service’s operation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334219-scb-x-postpones-termination-of-robinhood-food-delivery-service/

 

Big Joke Ready to Accept Police Commission Decision

 

Pol. Gen. Surachet 'Big Joke' Hakparn. Picture courtesy Siam Rath

 

Pol. Gen. Surachet 'Big Joke'  Hakparn, Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, has completed his extensive explanation to the Police Ethics Protection Committee regarding his appeal against a wrongful dismissal order.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334221-big-joke ready-to-accept-police-commission-decision/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 31 July 2024

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334222-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-31-july-2024/

 

Father loses 8.7 million baht in fake modelling agency scam
by of Sarishti Arora

 

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A father from Phrae province sought help from Sai Mai Must Survive after being scammed by a fake modelling agency that claimed his daughter would star in an advertisement alongside Lisa from BLACKPINK. He transferred money 42 times, totalling over 8.7 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334227-father-loses-87-million-baht-in-fake-modelling-agency-scam/

 

Speeding car crashes into Chon Buri furniture shop
by Sarishti Arora

 

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A speeding car lost control and crashed into a furniture shop, narrowly missing the owner’s bedroom. The driver sustained minor injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334228-speeding-car-crashes-into-chon-buri-furniture-shop/

 

Pattaya’s sharp teens: Samurai swords land youngsters in hot water
by Bob Scott

 

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Pattaya police arrested a group of teenagers, aged between 14 and 16 years, for possessing samurai swords and other weapons. The incident took place yesterday around 6pm near the Dongtan substation of Pattaya Police Station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334231-pattaya’s-sharp-teens-samurai-swords-land-youngsters-in-hot-water/

 

Big Joke changes name for better luck amid gambling scandal
by Petch Petpailin

 

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The Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (RTP), Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, changed his name, adding one more letter for better luck.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334235-big-joke-changes-name-for-better-luck-amid-gambling-scandal/

 

US urges Thailand to release Vietnamese activist facing extradition
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

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US Congress members have formally requested that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin release Vietnamese activist Y Quynh Bdap and assist in his resettlement to a third country rather than deporting him. This appeal was based on a letter signed by Michelle Steel, Luis Correa, John Moolenaar, and Chris Smith dated Friday, July 26.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334242-us-urges-thailand-to-release-vietnamese-activist-facing-extradition/

 

Ex-Footballer Ian Heddle Jailed for Child Abuse in Thailand

 

Ian Heddle. Pic: Police Scotland

 

An ex-footballer who recorded videos of himself sexually assaulting a young girl in Thailand has been jailed for four years. Ian Heddle, 61, was found to have stored 272,936 indecent images of children alongside 4,001 videos after being apprehended by police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334243-ex-footballer-ian-heddle-jailed-for-child-abuse-in-thailand/

 

Activist Parit Chiwarak sentenced to two years for lese majeste

 

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The criminal court of Thailand sentenced political activist Parit Chiwarak, also known as Penguin, to three years in prison for lese majeste, later reduced to two years without suspension. An arrest warrant has been issued for him to serve the sentence within a 10-year statute of limitations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334282-activist-parit-chiwarak-sentenced-to-two-years-for-lese-majeste/

 

Thailand warns travellers as Oropouche fever spreads in Brazil

 

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Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health is closely monitoring the spread of Oropouche fever in Brazil, where two fatalities have already been reported. The disease, transmitted by midges, has not yet been detected in Asia, prompting vigilance and travel advisories for those heading to Central and South America.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334283-thailand-warns-travellers-as-oropouche-fever-spreads-in-brazil/

 

Duty-free shutdown drama: Thai airports set to lose big bucks

 

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Airports of Thailand (AOT) is bracing for a colossal monthly loss of 143 million baht after announcing the closure of all duty-free shops in the arrivals areas of five major airports. This shocking move, aimed at boosting domestic spending, was approved by the Cabinet on July 2 and will come into effect on August 1.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334284-duty-free-shutdown-drama-thai-airports-set-to-lose-big-bucks/

 

Tour bus crash in Pattaya injures Chinese tourists and motorcyclist

 

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A tour bus filled with Chinese tourists collided with a truck while en route to Pattaya last night, resulting in multiple injuries. The incident occurred at 4.30pm, July 30, on Route 36 (Katinglai-Rayong) in the Nong Plalai sub-district of Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334286-tour-bus-crash-in-pattaya-injures-chinese-tourists-and-motorcyclist/

 

Worker found electrocuted in Chon Buri camp holding wire cutters

 

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A woman found the lifeless body of a missing worker, who had been electrocuted and was holding a pair of scissors tightly, in his room. Police are investigating the incident that took place last night.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334288-worker-found-electrocuted-in-chon-buri-camp-holding-wire-cutters/

 

Thai Olympic Boxing Champion Somluck Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Assault Charges

 

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Thai former Olympic boxing champion, Somluck Khamsing, confidently walked into Khon Kaen's Provincial Court today to deny sexual assault charges.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334291-thai-olympic-boxing-champion-somluck-pleads-not-guilty-to-sexual-assault-charges/

 

Two Chinese Men Arrested in Northern Thailand for Wildlife Smuggling

 

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Two Chinese nationals were detained by the Mae Sot Customs in the Tak province of North Thailand for illegally trafficking wildlife on Monday. According to officials who spoke to Channel 7, the arrests were made around 2 pm on Sunday, July 28, after the two appeared suspicious in a pickup truck at the Huay Kralok community in the Mae Sot district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334292-two-chinese-men-arrested-in-northern-thailand-for-wildlife-smuggling/

 

Car Struck by Falling Steel Plate on Rama 2 Road, Bangkok, Amidst Storm

 

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A car on Rama 2 Road, Bangkok, was hit by a falling steel plate amid a storm leading to a three-day work suspension and compensation for those affected. The incident happened on July 29 around 11.45am.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334294-car-struck-by-falling-steel-plate-on-rama-2-road-bangkok-amidst-storm/

 

Scandal Over Fake Prosecutor's Certification in Pathum Thani

 

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A scandal erupted after claims that a prosecutor in Thanyaburi district, Pathum Thani province, falsely recognized a man named Mongkol as a prosecutor. Despite not having the legal authority, he conferred a rank on Mongkol equivalent to a level five prosecutor.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334298-scandal-over-fake-prosecutors-certification-in-pathum-thani/

 

UAE Tourists Attacked by Motorcycle Taxi Driver in Patong

 

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Patong Police have yet to confirm their course of action regarding a motorcycle taxi driver who attacked two tourists from the United Arab Emirates. The assault occurred in Soi Saen Sabai on July 29.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334299-uae-tourists-attacked-by-motorcycle-taxi-driver-in-patong/

 

Popular Monk Dies in Electrical Accident at Lampang Temple

 

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A respected monk, known for his significant work at a renowned temple in Lampang, sadly died due to electrocution in his room. Seventy five-year-old Luang Pu Sa-ad Kusoljittho was discovered next to a therapeutic device, which is suspected to have caused the unfortunate incident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334303-popular-monk-dies-in-electrical-accident-at-lampang-temple/

 

Car wash in disguise: Illegal football streaming network discovered by DSI

 

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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) recently raided a car wash in Bangkok's Khlong Sam Wa district only to discover it was a disguise for a complex network illegally transmitting foreign football games.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334304-car-wash-in-disguise-illegal-football-streaming-network-discovered-by-dsi/

 

Thai man nabbed for money theft from Bangkok laundries

 

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Thai police have captured a man who was accused of stealing from coin-operated machines in several Bangkok laundries. Despite his efforts to avoid being caught by manipulating surveillance cameras, he was eventually apprehended.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334305-thai-man-nabbed-for-money-theft-from-bangkok-laundries/

 

Tang Rat app crashes amid rush for 10,000 baht digital wallet

 

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The Tang Rat application crashed as numerous people rushed to download and verify their identities ahead of the registration for the 10,000 baht digital wallet set to begin tomorrow, August 1.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334306-tang-rat-app-crashes-amid-rush-for-10000-baht-digital-wallet/

 

Ex-PM Thaksin’s Dubai dreams dashed: Medical treatment declined

 

 

The Criminal Court dashed former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s hopes of jetting off to Dubai for medical treatment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334307-ex-pm-thaksin’s-dubai-dreams-dashed-medical-treatment-declined/