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A Swiss man sought a sustainable solution after he and more than 10 other Thais and foreign beach dwellers, were bitten by dogs belonging to an unidentified foreign man on Ban Suan Luang Beach in Prachuap Khiri Khan.

 

 

by Petch Petpailin 

Photo via Naewna

 

Swiss man paws for thought after dog bites on Thai beach (video)

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335928-swiss-man-paws-for-thought-after-dog-bites-on-thai-beach-video/

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Urgent Surveillance Recommended for Mpox Variant in Thailand

 

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FILE - Dr Yong Poovorawan. Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

Thailand's foremost virologist, Dr Yong Poovorawan, has emphasised the critical need for vigilant monitoring of the latest ‘Clade 1b’ Mpox (monkeypox) variant. This call to action follows the variant's concerning spread across central and eastern Africa.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335941-urgent-surveillance-recommended-for-mpox-variant-in-thailand/

 

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Bang Kapi skywalk to open by end of September
by Bob Scott 

 

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Bangkok Deputy Governor Wissanu Sapsompol announced that the capital’s Bang Kapi area is set to see the full opening of its skywalk by the end of next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335943-bang-kapi-skywalk-to-open-by-end-of-september/

 

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Gun-toting dad holds daughter hostage in Bangkok standoff
by Bob Scott

 

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A dramatic hostage situation unfolded yesterday in Lat Krabang Soi 16, Bangkok, as a father armed with a gun held his ten year old daughter captive inside their home. Police swiftly cordoned off the area, barring any unrelated individuals from entering the tense scene.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335946-gun-toting-dad-holds-daughter-hostage-in-bangkok-standoff/

 

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Harley-Davidson Shift: Some Production Heads to Thailand

 

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Harley-Davidson, a brand synonymous with American craftsmanship, has announced a significant shift in its production strategy. Starting in 2025, some of its iconic motorcycles, specifically the Pan America, Sportster S, and Nightster models, will be produced at Harley-Davidson's manufacturing plant in Thailand. This move is a first for the company, traditionally renowned for its American-made machines.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335947-harley-davidson-shift-some-production-heads-to-thailand/

 

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Military Vehicle Tyre Blowout Causes Collision with Parked Truck, Saraburi

 

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August 19,  a military vehicle en route to a training exercise in Saraburi lost control and collided with a parked trailer after suffering a tyre blowout, resulting in 18 soldiers being injured, two of them seriously. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335949-military-vehicle-tyre-blowout-causes-collision-with-parked-truck-saraburi/

 

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Fire Breaks Out at Mansion in Bang Si Mueang, Nonthaburi

 

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A fire broke out at a luxury mansion in Bang Si Mueang, Nonthaburi, causing panic as the homeowner was dining. The fire spread rapidly, forcing the residents to evacuate immediately.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335952-fire-breaks-out-at-mansion-in-bang-si-mueang-nonthaburi/

 

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Paetongtarn Reaffirms Digital Wallet Commitment Amid Cancellation Rumours

 

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FILE - Thailand's Prime Minister-designate Paetongtarn Shinawatra, with members of Pheu Thai party talks to reporters during a press conference at Pheu Thai party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has quashed rumours surrounding the cancellation of the highly anticipated Digital Wallet Project. In an emphatic statement at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters, Paetongtarn clarified that the rumours were unfounded, reiterating the project’s significance as a vital economic stimulus for Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335955-paetongtarn-reaffirms-digital-wallet-commitment-amid-cancellation-rumours/

 

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E-Cigarettes Disguised as Toys Seized in Massive Police Raid

 

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Thai police conducted a major raid today in Chiang Mai, seizing e-cigarettes disguised as toys worth 10 million baht. The police confiscated 31,790 e-cigarette items from a warehouse, uncovering a scheme to appeal to youth and evade detection by parents and teachers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335962-e-cigarettes-disguised-as-toys-seized-in-massive-police-raid/

 

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Thai mother suspects murder after son’s suspicious suicide
by Petch Petpailin

 

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A Thai mother is searching for the truth after suspecting her 15 year old son’s suicide was staged to cover up his murder in Samut Prakan province, near Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335969-thai-mother-suspects-murder-after-son’s-suspicious-suicide/

 

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Surin officer fatally shoots girlfriend in Saraburi
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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A district police officer in Surin lured his girlfriend into a meeting under the pretence of discussing compensation for a previous assault, only to fatally shoot her inside a vehicle in Saraburi yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335974-surin-officer-fatally-shoots-girlfriend-in-saraburi/

 

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BEM to Conduct Fire Drills and Evacuation Exercises

 

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The Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM), the operator of the expressways and the MRT Blue and Purple Lines, is organising fire evacuation drills to ensure that its employees are well-trained and capable of responding to emergency situations effectively and safely

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335983-bem-to-conduct-fire-drills-and-evacuation-exercises/

 

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Korea Aerospace Industries and Thai Aviation Industries Sign MOU for T-50TH Jets

 

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Korea Aerospace Industries Co. (KAI), South Korea’s leading and only aircraft manufacturer, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) for the continued maintenance and support of Thailand’s fleet of T-50TH trainer jets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335987-korea-aerospace-industries-and-thai-aviation-industries-sign-mou-for-t-50th-jets/

 

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Thai Smile Bus launches electric bus services across Bangkok
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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Thai Smile Bus (TSB) launched 24-hour air-conditioned bus services across 13 routes in Bangkok, featuring electric-powered buses operating every hour. This initiative aims to assist night-shift workers who struggle with transportation. The service began today, August 20.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335988-thai-smile-bus-launches-electric-bus-services-across-bangkok/

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