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Pattaya City police intervened to halt a confrontation involving Middle Eastern tourists, primarily from Kuwait, and young Thai men, many of whom were Bolt motorbike taxi app riders, in the early hours of yesterday.

 

Pattaya cops stop brawl between Kuwaiti tourists & Thai bikers
by Bright Choomanee
Picture courtesy of ข่าวพัทยา Pattayanews Facebook

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334609-pattaya-cops-stop-brawl-between-kuwaiti-tourists-thai-bikers/

 

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Srettha, Anutin laugh off speculation of “substitute PM”

 

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Thai media have been rife with speculation that Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is only a few steps away from taking over the country’s top executive post from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334613-srettha-anutin-laugh-off-speculation-of-“substitute-pm”/

 

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Ceiling collapse at Chiang Mai Airport injures two foreign children
by Bright Choomanee

 

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A ceiling collapse at Chiang Mai Airport‘s security checkpoint injured two foreign children yesterday at 7.55am. Medical staff at the airport quickly administered first aid to the injured children.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334552-ceiling-panels-collapse-at-chiang-mai-airport-injures-two-passengers/

 

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Defence Minister Calls Urgent Meeting with Army Chief Over Abuse Allegations

 

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DEFENCE Minister Suthin Khlangsang has summoned Army Chief Gen. Charoenchai Hinthao for an urgent meeting tomorrow (Aug. 5).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334615-defence-minister-calls-urgent-meeting-with-army-chief-over-abuse-allegations/

 

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Thai Citizens Anticipate 10,000-Baht Digital Wallet for Essential Expenses
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

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Nakhon Ratchasima — On August 3rd, 2024, Nakhon Ratchasima local media interviewed low-income residents from various professions at the Thao Suranaree (Ya Mo) Monument in Mueang about their plans for a proposed 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334617-thai-citizens-anticipate-10000-baht-digital-wallet-for-essential-expenses/

 

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Phuket Announces 2.38 Billion Baht Underpass Project to Ease Traffic at Tha Ruea Intersection
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

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Thalang — On August 3rd, 2024, Phuket Highways Office Chief Yutthana Phitak announced a new underpass project at the Tha Ruea intersection on the Tha Ruea-Mueang Mai road in Thalang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334618-phuket-announces-238-billion-baht-underpass-project-to-ease-traffic-at-tha-ruea-intersecti/

 

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PM Srettha orders Temu to comply with Thai tax laws
by Bright Choomanee

 

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin directed the Revenue Department and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) to ensure the new Chinese online retailer Temu adheres to Thai regulations and meets tax obligations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334619-pm-srettha-orders-temu-to-comply-with-thai-tax-laws/

 

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Foreign fortune-teller harasses Thai women for money
by Bright Choomanee

 

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A foreign fortune-teller has been making a nuisance of himself, persistently approaching Thai women to offer dubious fortune-telling services in exchange for money. The incidents have been reported around Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat in Bang Si Mueang, Nonthaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334620-foreign-fortune-teller-harasses-thai-women-for-money/

 

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Tourist injured in Chumphon resort balcony collapse
by Bob Scott

 

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A man sustained serious injuries after the balcony he was on collapsed at a resort in Chumphon, leading to concerns about unlicensed accommodation and unresponsive local police. Only the local tourist police offered effective help.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334621-tourist-injured-in-chumphon-resort-balcony-collapse/

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Group of Teenagers Assaulted with Knives on Pattaya Beach, Two Teens Injured
By Aim Tanakorn

 

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Pattaya — A birthday celebration at Pattaya Beach turned violent when a group of local teenagers armed with knives attacked two young teens, leaving one of them severely injured. The victims were only 17-years-old.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334623-group-of-teenagers-assaulted-with-knives-on-pattaya-beach-two-teens-injured/

 

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Thailand Advances Toward Legalising Casinos to Boost Tourism  

 

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Thailand is moving forward with plans to legalise casinos, aiming to enhance its appeal as a top tourism destination and attract substantial foreign investment. The Council of State, the government’s legal agency, has released draft rules for public feedback.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334626-thailand-advances-toward-legalising-casinos-to-boost-tourism/

 

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Foreign Woman Found Dead Near Khao Yai: Police Suspect Murder

 

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In a shocking incident, a woman believed to be a foreigner was found dead with a gunshot wound to her temple near the Khao Yai route in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The authorities are investigating the gruesome discovery, which has left the local community in shock.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334628-foreign-woman-found-dead-near-khao-yai-police-suspect-murder/

 

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Government Takes Bold Steps Against Illegal Migrant Workers

 

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In a decisive move, the government has ramped up its efforts to curb illegal immigration, targeting migrant workers and their employers across the nation. Over the past two months, authorities have detained 1,179 individuals who were found working without proper documentation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334635-government-takes-bold-steps-against-illegal-migrant-workers/

 

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Thailand 10,000-Baht Digital Scheme to Proceed Amid PM Legal Challenge

 

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The Government of Thailand confirmed that the 10,000-baht digital handout scheme will continue regardless of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s political future.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334642-thailand-10000-baht-digital-scheme-to-proceed-amid-pm-legal-challenge/

 

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Ministry serves up a vote: Help ‘dish’ out Thailand’s best local eats
by Bob Scott 

 

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The Ministry of Culture has called upon the public to vote for Thailand’s best local food in a new initiative aimed at preserving and promoting indigenous cuisine while boosting its economic value.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334643-ministry-serves-up-a-vote-help-‘dish’-out-thailand’s-best-local-eats/

 

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Rayong residents call for construction permit verification
by Bob Scott

 

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Residents of Ban Khai district in Rayong are urging government officials to verify whether the owner of a local construction project possesses the necessary permits. Concerns were sparked after a Chinese language poster was seen at a construction site for a factory within their community.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334627-villagers-raise-alarm-over-unauthorised-chinese-signs-and-materials/?do=findComment&comment=19120671

 

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Thailand unveils new visa rules, sparks mixed reactions

 

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Thailand’s major overhaul of visas and entry rules has sparked a variety of reactions, ranging from joy and excitement to confusion and some resentment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334685-thailand-unveils-new-visa-rules-sparks-mixed-reactions/

 

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