Indian Businessman Accused of Raping Underage Thai Girl and Forcing Her to Abort Baby

Indian Businessman Accused of Raping Underage Thai Girl and Forcing Her to Abort Baby

 

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An Indian businessman in Chon Buri, Thailand, has been accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old Thai girl in December last year, and later forcing her to have an abortion. This case has led to the girl's mother launching a legal complaint, which was lodged at Nongprue Police Station on August 27.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336707-indian-businessman-accused-of-raping-underage-thai-girl-and-forcing-her-to-abort-baby/

 

Phuket's Big Buddha Foundation Accused of Land Encroachment

 

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The Phuket Big Buddha Foundation faces serious allegations from the Forest Department involving land encroachment, after a tragic mudslide last week at Khao Nak Kerd claimed 13 lives, mostly Myanmar nationals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336708-phukets-big-buddha-foundation-accused-of-land-encroachment/

 

More than 70% of Thai tourists return to Japan and Taiwan

 

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Thai tourists are making repeat trips like never before, with a staggering 74% returning to their favourite destinations, according to Agoda’s latest Return Visitor Ranking.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336710-more-than-70-of-thai-tourists-return-to-japan-and-taiwan/

 

Pheu Thai and Democrat Parties Join Forces in New Thai Government

 

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BANGKOK, Aug 28 (TNA) – In a surprising political move, Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party has formally invited the Democrat Party to join its coalition government, brushing aside past conflicts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336711-pheu-thai-and-democrat-parties-join-forces-in-new-thai-government/

 

TAT Invites Visitors to Spooky Chiang Mai Festival

 

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CHIANG MAI, Aug 28 (TNA) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting both locals and tourists to experience the supernatural at the “Goosebumps Chiang Mai” festival, a continuation of the earlier Bangkok event.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336712-tat-invites-visitors-to-spooky-chiang-mai-festival/

 

Chinese Tourists Crash Motorbike into Pattaya Coffee Shop

 

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Two Chinese tourists had a close call on August 26th, 2024, when their motorbike crashed into a coffee shop fence near Dolphin Roundabout in North Pattaya. Reacting swiftly, Pattaya police and rescue volunteers attended the scene.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336714-chinese-tourists-crash-motorbike-into-pattaya-coffee-shop/

 

Flash Floods Force Mae Sa Waterfall Closure in Chiang Mai

 

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Flash floods have compelled the temporary closure of the Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai's Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. Local authorities announced the decision at 2.20pm on August 27, ensuring tourist safety amid rising water levels.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336715-flash-floods-force-mae-sa-waterfall-closure-in-chiang-mai/

 

Heroic Homeowner Disarms Loan Sharks in Nonthaburi Machete Attack

 

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In a dramatic turn of events in Nonthaburi yesterday evening, a 56-year-old man, Aran, defended himself against a group of loan sharks armed with a machete. Aran managed to disarm the attackers, who then fled in panic, abandoning their vehicle.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336716-heroic-homeowner-disarms-loan-sharks-in-nonthaburi-machete-attack/

 

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Thailand Live Thursday 29 August 2024 
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