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Japanese man detained for attempted sexual assault on an intoxicated Thai woman

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A Japanese man was arrested for attempting to sexually assault an inebriated Thai lady on Royal City Avenue (RCA), Bangkok, in the early morning hours of Sunday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334405-japanese-man-detained-for-attempted-sexual-assault-on-an-intoxicated-thai-woman/

 

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Swedish elderly arrested in Thailand for serious crime
by Gregers Møller

 

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Central Police station in Skellefteå, northern Sweden. Photo: screen shot from Google maps.


Sparse information has been shared by Swedish media about a Swedish man who last week – end of July – was arrested in Thailand for “serious crime”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334421-swedish-elderly-arrested-in-thailand-for-serious-crime/

 

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Restaurant Industry Faces Over 50% Drop in Spending, Urges Government for Immediate Stimulus
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

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On July 31st, 2024, Mr. Sorathep Rojpotjanaruch, the Chairman of the Thai Restaurant Business Association, revealed that the restaurant industry has faced a significant drop in spending, exceeding 50% recently.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334425-restaurant-industry-faces-over-50-drop-in-spending-urges-govt-for-immediate-stimulus/

 

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Thai Cannabis Network Urges Thai PM to Expedite Cannabis Act Signing and Regulation
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

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On August 1st, 2024, the network for Shaping the Future of Thai Cannabis, led by spokesperson Ms. Chokwan Chopaka, submitted a letter to Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin urging him to promptly sign the Cannabis Act passed by the House of Representatives.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334426-thai-cannabis-network-urges-thai-pm-to-expedite-cannabis-act-signing-and-regulation/

 

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Fully Electric Mobile Foreign Currency Exchange Service Unveiled in Pattaya
By Aim Tanakorn

 

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Pattaya — Kasikornbank (KBANK) has collaborated with Pattaya City to introduce the FX EV Car, an electric vehicle designed for mobile foreign currency exchange services, to enhance convenience for both Thai and international customers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334432-fully-electric-mobile-foreign-currency-exchange-service-unveiled-in-pattaya/

 

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Phuket Overstay Crackdown Nets Seven Foreign Nationals

 

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A recent crackdown by Phuket's Immigration Office has led to the arrest of seven foreign nationals who significantly overstayed their visas. The operation, conducted over ten days from July 23rd to August 1st, 2024, was aimed at tightening immigration controls and ensuring the safety and regulation of foreign residents on the island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334434-phuket-overstay-crackdown-nets-seven-foreign-nationals/

 

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Rising Star in Thai Motorcycle Racing: Mike Wellers Journey from Street Rider to Championship Contender
By Adam Judd

 

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Chonburi, Thailand – In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, when most activities had come to a halt, Mike re-discovered a renewed passion that would change his life. He purchased a 2008 Honda CBR1000RR and began practicing at the Bira Circuit Race Track, located just 30 minutes from Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334436-rising-star-in-thai-motorcycle-racing-mike-wellers-journey-to-championship-contender/

 

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Tree Collapse on Zipline Bridge in Chiang Mai Claims One Chinese Tourists Life, Injures Another
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

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Chiang Mai — At 2:50 PM on August 1st, 2024, the Erawan Emergency Response Center in Chiang Mai received a report of a fallen tree injuring two Chinese tourists at a zipline site in Doi Saket, Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334433-chinese-tourist-killed-by-falling-tree-while-ziplining-in-chiang-mai/?do=findComment&comment=19113057

 

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Gay voyeur caught filming truck driver in petrol station bathroom

 

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A group of Thai truck drivers held a perverted gay man for over two hours after he filmed a trucker taking a shower in a bathroom at a petrol station in the Isaan province of Udon Thani. The police were later called to the scene.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334486-gay-voyeur-caught-filming-truck-driver-in-petrol-station-bathroom/

 

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Homeless man attacks security guard in Sakon Nakhon mall

 

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A homeless man attacked a security guard at a shopping mall in Sakon Nakhon, confessing that he intended to use drugs before committing the act. The vagrant has a criminal record and had been defrocked after a stint in prison for drug-related offences.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334487-homeless-man-attacks-security-guard-in-sakon-nakhon-mall/

 

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Thai tourists favour China and Japan over South Korea

 

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A marked decline in the number of Thai tourists travelling to South Korea has been observed over the past seven months, with many opting instead for trips to China and Japan. The Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) reported that 20,150 Thais visited South Korea in June, a significant drop from the 25,023 recorded during the same period last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334489-thai-tourists-favour-china-and-japan-over-south-korea/

 

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Thailand calls for strict e-cigarette law amid rising seizures

 

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Thailand’s Deputy Public Health Minister called for the creation of a distinct law aimed at restricting the use and sale of e-cigarettes, citing the ineffectiveness of current regulations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334490-thailand-calls-for-strict-e-cigarette-law-amid-rising-seizures/

 

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Pattaya initiates youth esports contest to foster unity

 

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The Youth Esports Competition Project has been introduced by the Pattaya City Education Office to provide a platform for young people to display their esports talents while fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie within the community. The grand opening event occurred yesterday at Pattaya City Hall, with Mayor Poramese Ngampiches presiding.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334491-pattaya-initiates-youth-esports-contest-to-foster-unity/

 

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Woman found dead by Chon Buri roadside after motorcycle crash

 

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A tragic discovery was made when the body of a young woman was found lifeless in the grass by the roadside next to a fallen motorcycle. Police are investigating the scene to determine the cause of the accident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334494-woman-found-dead-by-chon-buri-roadside-after-motorcycle-crash/

 

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Drug dealer arrested after urinating on police officer in Thailand

 

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A police officer was the unexpected recipient of a urine stream while making a drug bust in central Thailand's Suphan Buri Province yesterday. The operator was nabbed with 1,000 tablets of a drug known as Yaba or methamphetamine.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334495-drug-dealer-arrested-after-urinating-on-police-officer-in-thailand/

 

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Man escapes mob justice in Phuket after suspected voyeurism incident - video

 

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A Thai man, suspected of being a voyeur, narrowly escaped a public beating in Phuket. The man absconded abruptly from the scene, leaving behind his motorbike and items such as condoms, women’s underwear, a cucumber, and items associated with drug use.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334497-man-escapes-mob-justice-in-phuket-after-suspected-voyeurism-incident-video/

 

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Transwoman Arrested in Bangkok for Trafficking Teenage Girls

 

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A Thai transwoman was apprehended at a hotel in Bangkok for sex trafficking two teenage girls, one aged 16 and the other 17. The Children and Women Protection Sub-Division officers uncovered online advertisements featuring the underage girls, leading them to pose as potential clients.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334498-transwoman-arrested-in-bangkok-for-trafficking-teenage-girls/

 

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Senior Citizen Dies in Car Following Scuffle

 

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A heated argument between a 77-year-old company driver and a younger coworker at a business in Sai Noi district, Nonthaburi province, ended tragically when the older man, Prasert Donkaew, was found deceased in his car. His body was found in a white Toyota Hilux Revo parked at the site of his workplace.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334500-senior-citizen-dies-in-car-following-scuffle/

 

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South Korean Tourist Dies While Snorkelling near Pattaya

 

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A South Korean visitor tragically lost his life while snorkelling near Ta Waen Beach on Larn Island, close to Pattaya City in Thailand. The incident happened yesterday afternoon.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334506-south-korean-tourist-dies-while-snorkelling-near-pattaya/

 

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