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In a relief for British holidaymakers heading to Bangkok, the city is no longer the number one international destination for tourist scams. Bangkok has dropped from the first spot to the sixth spot in the global list of cities with the highest likelihood of scams or thefts.

 

Bangkok sees drop in scam-related incidents for British tourists

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335280-bangkok-sees-drop-in-scam-related-incidents-for-british-tourists/

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Fight Breaks Out Between Tourists and Local Workers on Karon Beach

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A photograph sparked online controversy today when it depicted a physical fight involving Indian tourists and local umbrella handlers at Karon Beach in Phuket. The image, which showed the locals throwing punches, was posted on a popular social media page and quickly went viral, creating a flurry of reactions from internet users.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335305-fight-breaks-out-between-tourists-and-local-workers-on-karon-beach/

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PM Hopeful Ahead of Crucial Constitutional Court Verdict

 

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Srettha Thavisin. Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin appears confident he will survive the Constitutional Court's verdict on Wednesday, despite controversy surrounding the appointment of PM Office Minister, Phichit Chuenban. An insider source suggests the PM may receive favourable judgement with a likely 7:2 vote in his favour.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335320-pm-hopeful-ahead-of-crucial-constitutional-court-verdict/

 

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Police Officer and Her Two Daughters Found Dead in Bathroom

 

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A female police officer, along with her two daughters, was found dead in the bathroom of their home. The cause of death is suspected to be exposure to caustic soda.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335324-police-officer-and-her-two-daughters-found-dead-in-bathroom/

 

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Man assaults hairdresser and trashes salon over haircut (video)
by Bright Choomanee

 

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A young man dissatisfied with the hairstyle his mother chose assaulted a female hairdresser and trashed the salon, causing damage worth 10,000 baht. The police seek information to help identify the perpetrator.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335325-man-assaults-hairdresser-and-trashes-salon-over-haircut-video/

 

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Chinese Companies Target Thai Bus and Restaurant Sectors for Expansion

 

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Chinese companies have set their sights on Thailand's struggling bus and restaurant sectors, sparking concern among local business owners. Plagued by high operational costs and continuing losses, many Thai bus operators are now contemplating selling their businesses. This dire situation has caught the attention of Chinese bus manufacturers and operators keen on expanding their market into Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335330-chinese-companies-target-thai-bus-and-restaurant-sectors-for-expansion/

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Thai BBQ Restaurant Caught in Viral Refund Controversy

 

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A popular Thai BBQ restaurant recently found itself under a social media spotlight after a customer demanded a refund despite having dined for nearly two hours. The incident, captured in a video, has gone viral, sparking widespread online discussion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335337-thai-bbq-restaurant-caught-in-viral-refund-controversy/

 

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Temu's Entry Rattles Thai SMEs; Govt Races to Protect Local Businesses

 

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The recent arrival of Temu, a major international e-commerce platform, has stirred up the Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) sector. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, acknowledged on August 13 that while Temu's entry brings opportunities, it also presents significant challenges for local businesses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335341-temus-entry-rattles-thai-smes-govt-races-to-protect-local-businesses/

 

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UPDATE

 

No Conclusion Yet on Caustic Soda as Cause of Death for Police Mother and Two Daughters

 

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A chemistry professor at the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science at Kasetsart University, expressed skepticism about the initial assumption that caustic soda alone caused the deaths.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335324-police-officer-and-her-two-daughters-found-dead-in-bathroom/?do=findComment&comment=19143858

 

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Bangkok taxi driver slashes passenger’s head after overcharge (video)
by Petch Petpailin

 

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A shameful Thai taxi driver surrendered himself yesterday after trying to overcharge a passenger by 500 baht and subsequently attacking her with a knife on a footpath near Soi Lat Phrao 42/2 in the Huai Khwang district of Bangkok on Saturday, August 10.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335356-bangkok-taxi-driver-slashes-passenger’s-head-after-overcharge-video/

 

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Prime Minister's Secretary General Attends Court Hearing on Behalf of PM

 

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The Secretary General, Dr. Prommin Lertsuridej, is slated to represent the Prime Minister at a Constitutional Court hearing tomorrow. The issue at hand is whether the Prime Minister inappropriately appointed a former lawyer, previously jailed for contempt of court regarding an alleged bribe attempt, to his cabinet.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335388-prime-ministers-secretary-general-attends-court-hearing-on-behalf-of-pm/

 

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Technician crushed to death while repairing lift at Bangkok airport

 

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A technician, believed to be a Thai national, tragically lost his life today while repairing a lift at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335393-technician-crushed-to-death-while-repairing-lift-at-bangkok-airport/

 

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Thai man caught for Bangkok rape after 3 week-manhunt - video

 

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Police arrested a Thai man who evaded capture for three weeks after raping a 59 year old woman at an apartment in the Srinakarin neighbourhood of Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335394-thai-man-caught-for-bangkok-rape-after-3-week-manhunt-video/

 

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Myanmar worker feared drowned in Samut Songkhram river

 

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A young Myanmar worker disappeared while swimming with friends near the central pillar of the Somdej Phra Sri Suriyen Bridge in Samut Songkhram. Despite rescue efforts, strong currents forced a pause in the search, which will resume today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335395-myanmar-worker-feared-drowned-in-samut-songkhram-river/

 

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New law proposed for quick tech crime recovery in Thailand

 

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A special law to protect victims of technology crimes and expedite their recovery of losses will be introduced by the government, Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong announced yesterday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335396-new-law-proposed-for-quick-tech-crime-recovery-in-thailand/

 

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Support floods in for social activist battling costly illness in Thailand

 

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Residents in Kanchanaburi, West Thailand, have rallied to help aid a social activist suffering from severe illness due to a lack of protein caused by a stomach disease. The activist, Mint, appealed for help as her medical expenses reached 4,000 baht per day.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335397-support-floods-in-for-social-activist-battling-costly-illness-in-thailand/

 

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Russian-Canadian arrested for overstaying, begging on Koh Pha Ngan

 

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Residents on Koh Pha Ngan island in the southern province of Surat Thani alerted the Tourist Police to a Russian-Canadian man found overstaying his visa and begging for food from locals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335346-russian-man-arrested-in-thailand-after-1599-days-overstay/?do=findComment&comment=19145271

 

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