THAILAND LIVE Japanese Mother Continues Search for Missing Son in Thailand After 4 Years

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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.

 

Thailand unveils new visa rules, sparks mixed reactions

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

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Thai woman loses 50,000 baht to boyfriend after 2 days of dating

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A Thai woman in Bangkok lost 50,000 baht in cash to her boyfriend after only two days of dating and not even knowing his full name.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334695-thai-woman-loses-50000-baht-to-boyfriend-after-2-days-of-dating/

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Indonesian Police Seize Thai Cannabis En Route to UK

 

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Jakarta – Indonesian police have apprehended two individuals suspected of being part of a marijuana smuggling ring, thwarting an elaborate scheme to export the drug from Southeast Asia to the United Kingdom. The suspects reportedly attempted to ship cannabis camouflaged within packages of bed linen and cat toys.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334730-indonesian-police-seize-thai-cannabis-en-route-to-uk/

 

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Croc on the run finally in the net after a week of gator-aid in Phuket
by Bob Scott

 

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A saltwater crocodile, which had been eluding capture for six days, was finally apprehended by local officials in Phuket. The reptile, discovered in an old mining pond, will undergo health and species checks at a coastal fisheries research centre.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334732-croc-on-the-run-finally-in-the-net-after-a-week-of-gator-aid-in-phuket/

 

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Motorbike Delivery Rider Attacked After Refusing to Buy Illegal Drugs in Rawai
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Chalong, Thailand – A mobile delivery application rider was brutally attacked in Rawai after declining an offer to purchase illegal drugs. The incident occurred near a seafood restaurant at Rawai Pier on Sunday, August 4th, at 5:07 A.M.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334733-motorbike-delivery-rider-attacked-after-refusing-to-buy-illegal-drugs-in-rawai/

 

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Pattaya Police Round Up Bolt Drivers Involved in Clash with Kuwaiti Tourists
By Aim Tanakorn

 

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Pattaya — Pattaya Police finally managed to round up a group of Thai Bolt drivers who were involved in a massive fight with Kuwaiti tourists on Soi Yensabai earlier this weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334734-pattaya-police-round-up-bolt-drivers-involved-in-clash-with-kuwaiti-tourists/

 

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Chiang Mai Residents Protest Landfill's Overwhelming Odour and Flies

 

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Residents of several villages near a landfill in Chiang Mai's Choeng Doi sub-district have raised alarms over a persistent foul odour emanating from the site.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334736-chiang-mai-residents-protest-landfills-overwhelming-odour-and-flies/

 

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Digital Wallet Project Sales Exempt from Revenue Department Access

 

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Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat confirmed today that sales figures from the Pheu Thai-initiated digital wallet project will not be accessible by the Revenue Department as initially feared. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334737-digital-wallet-project-sales-exempt-from-revenue-department-access/

 

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Army Orders Mental Health Checks for Trainers After Chiang Mai Abuse Incident

 

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Defence Minister Suthin Klangsang has ordered a mental health checkup for all army supervisors and trainers nationwide. The directive follows a disturbing incident at a Chiang Mai training camp where 10 privates were subjected to naked abuse by two non-commissioned officers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334738-army-orders-mental-health-checks-for-trainers-after-chiang-mai-abuse-incident/

 

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Rise In Aviation Incidents In Thailand Since Covid

 

 

The recently published Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) Annual Safety Report 2023, shows that since the end of Covid, Thailand has seen a rise in aviation incidents, coinciding with the resurgence in air travel demand following the easing of travel restrictions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334740-rise-in-aviation-incidents-in-thailand-since-covid/

 

 

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Corrections Department Defends Thaksin Shinawatra Release Date

 

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The Department of Corrections has clarified the confusion surrounding former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's scheduled release after his current suspensions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334743-corrections-department-defends-thaksin-shinawatra-release-date/

 

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Mother Seeks Help After Son's 4-Year Disappearance in Thailand

 

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A deeply concerned mother, Ms. Yoshimi Nishi, 66, has approached Khlong Tan Police Station regarding the mysterious disappearance of her son, Mr. Takashiro Nishi, a 39-year-old Japanese national. The distressing situation began four years ago, and since then, Ms. Nishi has anguished over the location and wellbeing of her son.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334744-mother-seeks-help-after-sons-4-year-disappearance-in-thailand/

 

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Thai PM Assures Nation on Blackchin Tilapia Spread Control

 

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed confidence today that the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives would effectively manage the spread of blackchin tilapia, addressing growing concerns about the invasive species.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334745-thai-pm-assures-nation-on-blackchin-tilapia-spread-control/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 6 August 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334746-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-6-august-2024/

 

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British Man, 27, Vanishes in Thailand Before Flight Home

 

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A Brit, 27-year-old Simon Robinson from Skegness, Lincolnshire, has mysteriously disappeared in Thailand just before he was due to board a flight back to the UK. His family have made an urgent plea for any sightings, fearing for his safety.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334755-british-man-27-vanishes-in-thailand-before-flight-home/

 

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Thailand to amend domestic violence law amid rising abuse
by Bob Scott

 

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Thailand is set to amend its anti-domestic violence law in response to rising concerns about household abuse. The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is spearheading this revision, citing the increasing fragility of Thai society.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334758-thailand-to-amend-domestic-violence-law-amid-rising-abuse/

 

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Passengers trapped on ‘sauna’ jet on London to Bangkok flight (video)
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

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The Boeing 777, operated by Thai Airways (THAI), was set to depart on Thursday, July 25 but never left the ground due to a malfunctioning air conditioning system.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334761-passengers-trapped-on-‘sauna’-jet-on-london-to-bangkok-flight-video/

 

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Brutal assault on Canadian raises serious questions about tourist safety in Pattaya
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A brutal assault on Canadian national Mr Mark Robert Westendorf in Pattaya’s Soi 6 casts a shadow over the city’s tourist reputation. Mr Westendorf is in critical condition, while his wife, Mrs Nongyao Panraksa, pleads for justice.

PATTAYA, Thailand – A brutal assault on a Canadian national in Pattaya’s infamous Soi 6 has cast a dark shadow over the city’s reputation as a tourist destination.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334767-brutal-assault-on-canadian-raises-serious-questions-about-tourist-safety-in-pattaya/

 

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CIB warns iPhone users against suspicious notifications

 

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Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) warns iPhone users not to grant permission if prompted by suspicious notifications, indicating potential criminal activity attempting to access their device.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334798-cib-warns-iphone-users-against-suspicious-notifications/

 

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Thailand’s park department concerns over forest conservation bills

 

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Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) raised serious concerns over two proposed bills aimed at protecting indigenous people’s land rights. The department argues these bills could significantly undermine forest conservation efforts across the country.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334799-thailand’s-park-department-concerns-over-forest-conservation-bills/

 

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Thai hotels face 111 million baht loss after FTI Group collapse

 

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The collapse of German tour company FTI Group has resulted in significant financial losses for Thai hotels, totalling over 111 million baht. Hotel operators in Thailand are now seeking assistance from the German Embassy through coordination with the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334800-thai-hotels-face-111-million-baht-loss-after-fti-group-collapse/

 

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Fire at Bangkok flower shop spreads, injures one person

 

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A fire broke out at a flower and wreath shop in Bangkok, spreading to two adjacent units and injuring one person. Initially appearing manageable, the blaze escalated.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334802-fire-at-bangkok-flower-shop-spreads-injures-one-person/

 

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Bitter pill: Gay man accused of poisoning friend for insurance cash

 

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A gay Thai man in the central province of Lopburi has been accused of poisoning a female friend with cyanide and staging a motorcycle accident to claim an insurance payout of 1.5 million baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334803-bitter-pill-gay-man-accused-of-poisoning-friend-for-insurance-cash/

 

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Thai food stall owner shocked by 50 million baht electricity bill

 

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An electricity bill of 50 million baht shocked a Thai food stall owner in the central province of Chachoengsao. Locals in the area suspect an electricity scam.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334804-thai-food-stall-owner-shocked-by-50-million-baht-electricity-bill/

 

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Thai man arrested for tricking young girls into porn production

 

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Police arrested a Thai man for tricking young girls into producing pornography and selling the explicit content online, the youngest being 12 years old. A monk and a government official were found to be regular customers of the suspect.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334805-thai-man-arrested-for-tricking-young-girls-into-porn-production/

 

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Road rage: Knife-wielding driver threatens man in Chiang Mai - video

 

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A heated road rage encounter occurred at a traffic junction in San Sai district, Chiang Mai, where a man wielding a knife confronted another driver after a horn was honked at him. The incident, which took place at 11.25pm on Saturday, August 3, sparked widespread attention after being shared on social media.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334806-road-rage-knife-wielding-driver-threatens-man-in-chiang-mai-video/

 

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Thai man arrested after fatal inheritance dispute in Nakhon Sawan

 

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A Thai man was arrested after a violent altercation over an inheritance dispute resulted in one death and one injury. The incident occurred yesterday, August 5, near a temple in Tha Tako, Nakhon Sawan province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334807-thai-man-arrested-after-fatal-inheritance-dispute-in-nakhon-sawan/

 

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Thai Woman Receives Traffic Ticket Instead of Digital Wallet Funds Due to App Error

 

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A woman from Thailand signed up for a 10,000 baht digital wallet on the Tang Rat app, instead she was notified of an unpaid traffic fine, stirring concerns about data privacy. This incident has alarmed the public and sparked debates over the security of personal details being given and linked to different databases during app registration.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334809-thai-woman-receives-traffic-ticket-instead-of-digital-wallet-funds-due-to-app-error/

 

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Thai Olympic Achievements Expected to Boost Sports Sales

 

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The Thailand Sporting Trade Association expects a surge in sports enthusiasm and the subsequent sales of sports equipment following Team Thailand's performance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Kitti Charoenpornpanichkul, the association's president, stated that sports events featuring Thai medal winners generally garnered significant public attention. This popularity encourages fans to participate in these sports, leading to an increase in the sales of sports equipment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334811-thai-olympic-achievements-expected-to-boost-sports-sales/

 

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Health Advisory: Thai Milk Tea May Lead to Kidney Stones

 

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The Thai Department of Health has issued a health advisory to fans of Thai milk tea, warning them about the risk of kidney stone development due to high quantities of sugar, calcium, and compounds in tea leaves.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334812-health-advisory-thai-milk-tea-may-lead-to-kidney-stones/