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Crisis in Mae Sai: Floods Leave Residents Trapped

 

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Mae Sai, Chiang Rai Province, is grappling with a severe flood crisis, with numerous residents stranded in their homes and sending out distress calls from multiple areas. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337854-crisis-in-mae-sai-floods-leave-residents-trapped/

 

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Krabi: Unsecured Truck Rolls Downhill, Kills 1-Year-Old Child on Motorcycle

 

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A parked truck rolled downhill and collided with a motorcycle carrying a mother and her young child, resulting in the tragic death of a 1-year-old girl.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337856-krabi-unsecured-truck-rolls-downhill-kills-1-year-old-child-on-motorcycle/

 

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One Dead in Mun River, Surin as Boat Sinks, Grandson Drowns

 

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A grandfather and his grandson faced tragedy while fishing in Surin when their boat suddenly began to leak, causing it to sink. The 15-year-old grandson drowned.

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1337857-one-dead-in-mun-river-surin-as-boat-sinks-grandson-drowns/

 

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Illegal Logging Gang Arrested After Fatal Forest Ranger Crash: Kalasin

 

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Authorities have apprehended the driver of a pickup truck involved in a high-speed chase that led to a fatal crash, resulting in the death of a forest ranger and the injury of two others.

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1337859-illegal-logging-gang-arrested-after-fatal-forest-ranger-crash-kalasin/

 

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Man Shoots Sister Over Family Dispute During Mother’s Funeral: Phatthalung

 

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60-year-old man fatally shot his 63-year-old sister at their mother’s funeral after a family dispute escalated. The suspect later turned himself in to the police, admitting he was angered by his sister’s decision to organise the funeral without allowing him to participate.

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1337860-man-shoots-sister-over-family-dispute-during-mother’s-funeral-phatthalung/

 

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Thailand Aims to Strengthen Soft Power via Gaming Industry
 

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The Thai government is pushing forward a new law designed to boost its domestic gaming industry, offering tax incentives to gaming developers. This legislative move fits into the broader vision of the current administration, aiming to enhance Thailand's "soft power" and stimulate economic growth.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337865-thailand-aims-to-strengthen-soft-power-via-gaming-industry/

 

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Thailand Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling, Targeting Over 4,000 LINE Accounts

 

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Thai authorities are intensifying efforts against illegal online gambling by targeting more than 4,000 official LINE accounts linked to such activities. The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) announced that users of these accounts could face criminal charges as part of a wider crackdown.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337868-thailand-cracks-down-on-illegal-gambling-targeting-over-4000-line-accounts/

 

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Foreign National Killed in Early Morning Motorbike Accident on Koh Phangan

 

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In the early hours a motorbike crash claimed the life of a foreign national on Koh Phangan. At approximately 04:00, local authorities were alerted to the incident that occurred near the entrance to Suan Pa Forest, in front of the well-known Lung Term Chicken Rice restaurant.

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1337867-foreign-national-killed-in-early-morning-motorbike-accident-on-koh-phangan/

 

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Transport Co revives Thailand-Laos bus service in early November
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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The state-run Transport Co is set to revive the Udon Thani–Nong Khai-Vang Vieng bus service in early November, aiming to enhance connectivity between Thailand and Laos. Vang Vieng, located in the Lao province of Vientiane, is renowned for its stunning landscapes, limestone cliffs, and caves.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337873-transport-co-revives-thailand-laos-bus-service-in-early-november/

 

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Heavy rain forecast in Thailand with potential flooding risks
by Bright Choomanee

 

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The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasted heavy rain for the next 10 days, cautioning that a fairly strong monsoon will hit from September 13 to September 20. The TMD identified areas likely to experience severe rainfall, flooding, and forest water overflow.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337874-heavy-rain-forecast-in-thailand-with-potential-flooding-risks/

 

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Intoxicated man attacks hospital guard with knife in Chaiyaphum
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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A middle-aged man, angry and intoxicated, attacked a security guard at Phu Khiao Chaloem Phra Kiat Hospital in Chaiyaphum, leading to a dramatic confrontation involving a knife. Police quickly apprehended the suspect and charged him with multiple offences.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337877-intoxicated-man-attacks-hospital-guard-with-knife-in-chaiyaphum/

 

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Siriraj Hospital to air programme for Prince Mahidol Day fundraising

 

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Siriraj Hospital is set to broadcast a special television programme this Saturday, September 14, to honour Prince Mahidol Day, which is on September 24, encouraging public donations for a noble cause.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337907-siriraj-hospital-to-air-programme-for-prince-mahidol-day-fundraising/

 

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Thai woman seeks justice after husband’s murder ruled accident

 

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A Thai woman in Chon Buri is seeking justice for her husband who she claimed was murdered last month despite the police concluding the case as a fatal accident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337908-thai-woman-seeks-justice-after-husband’s-murder-ruled-accident/

 

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‘Demon Loan Sharks’ busted: Ruthless gang exposed in Chon Buri

 

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In a dramatic police swoop, two members of the infamous Demon Loan Shark Gang were arrested after expanding their illegal loan operation into Chon Buri.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337909-‘demon-loan-sharks’-busted-ruthless-gang-exposed-in-chon-buri/

 

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Cambodian woman caught begging in Bangkok with three children

 

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Immigration officials have apprehended a Cambodian woman again for begging in central Bangkok, this time with her three children. Last year, she was deported with two children for similar offences but returned, citing the generosity of Thai citizens.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337910-cambodian-woman-caught-begging-in-bangkok-with-three-children/

 

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Tourist confronts teen pickpocket in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Soi 11 - video

 

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A foreign tourist confronted a Thai teenager in Sukhumvit Soi 11 in Bangkok after catching him pickpocketing £400 (approximately 17,700 baht). The incident turned heated as the tourist demanded the return of his money, assisted by a local Thai woman.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337912-tourist-confronts-teen-pickpocket-in-bangkok’s-sukhumvit-soi-11-video/

 

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On duty Thai rescuers stabbed for false sexual assault accusation - video

 

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A drunk Thai man and his friend attacked and stabbed rescuers who came to help them after a motorcycle accident in the central province of Chachoengsao, following a false accusation of sexual assault.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337913-on-duty-thai-rescuers-stabbed-for-false-sexual-assault-accusation-video/

 

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Call to pause new national parks amid Thap Lan land conflict

 

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The People’s Movement for a Just Society (P-Move) has called on the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry to pause the designation of new national parks, urging that the conflicts within Thap Lan National Park be resolved by fostering a harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337915-call-to-pause-new-national-parks-amid-thap-lan-land-conflict/

 

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