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Thailand Eyes UN Human Rights Council Seat with Optimism

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Thailand is hopeful for a place on the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) as voting approaches. The election takes place this Wednesday, October 9, involving all 193 UN members casting secret ballots at the UN headquarters in New York. Cherdchai Chaivaivit, Thailand’s Permanent Representative to the UN, expressed "cautious optimism" regarding their bid.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340262-thailand-eyes-un-human-rights-council-seat-with-optimism/

 

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Bus Attendant Killed After Falling Under Moving Bus at Prasat Station

 

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The incident occurred at Prasat Bus Station in Surin, when a young bus attendant fell from a moving vehicle and was fatally crushed by the bus’s wheels.

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1340286-bus-attendant-killed-after-falling-under-moving-bus-at-prasat-station/

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8-Year-Old Boy Drowns While Playing in Overflowing Water Weir: Kamphaeng Phet

 

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An 8-year-old boy drowned while playing with friends at a water overflow weir near the Phanthumrat Bridge in Kamphaeng Phet was playing near the water when he accidentally fell in.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340288-8-year-old-boy-drowns-while-playing-in-overflowing-water-weir kamphaeng-phet/

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Construction Worker Struck by Lightning While Seeking Shelter from Heavy Rain: Pathum Thani

 

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A construction worker was struck and killed by lightning while attempting to take shelter from a sudden downpour. The incident took place in Village 3, in the Sam Phrik Thai Subdistrict, Muang District.

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1340289-construction-worker-struck-by-lightning-while-seeking-shelter-from-heavy-rain pathum-thani/

 

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Pattaya Enhances Safety Measures with Realistic Fire Drill on School Buses/

 

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In a bid to continuously improve safety standards, Pattaya authorities conducted a comprehensive fire safety drill on school buses, simulating a realistic fire emergency. The exercise aimed to prepare drivers, school staff, and students for potential fire incidents and ensure that everyone knows how to respond swiftly and effectively.

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1340290-pattaya-enhances-safety-measures-with-realistic-fire-drill-on-school-buses

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Thailand Tightens Airport Screening Amid Afghanistan Health Alert

 

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On October 9, 2024, Dr. Phanumas Yanwetsakul, Director-General of the Department of Disease Control (DDC) under Thailand's Ministry of Public Health, announced that the country is enhancing health screening measures at all major airports.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340291-thailand-tightens-airport-screening-amid-afghanistan-health-alert/

 

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Three Injured, Young Child Critically, in Pickup Truck Crash in Nakhon Sawan

 

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A pickuptruck overturned in front of the Farm Suksawat Agricultural Store on Road 11, Nakhon Sawan. The incident prompted a swift response from emergency medical personnel.

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1340293-three-injured-young-child-critically-in-pickup-truck-crash-in-nakhon-sawan/

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Cannabis Extracts Face Stricter Controls Amid Regulatory Shift

 

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FILE - A marijuana plant is seen at a medical marijuana dispensary in Egg Harbor Township, N.J., March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

 

The Thai Public Health Ministry announced plans to tighten regulations on cannabis and hemp extracts, which are classified as Type 5 narcotics. This move, approved by the cabinet, aims to regulate the production, import, export, sale, and possession of these

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340298-cannabis-extracts-face-stricter-controls-amid-regulatory-shift/

 

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Fire Destroys Three Vehicles in University Parking Lot, Suspected Cause is Battery Problem

 

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A fire broke out early at a prominent university, destroying two minibuses and a van parked in the campus garage. The fire is suspected to have been caused by a faulty battery in one of the minibuses, an issue that had been reported several times without action.

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1340303-fire-destroys-three-vehicles-in-university-parking-lot-suspected-cause-battery-problem/

 

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Tourism Confidence Falters; Calls for More Government Support Rise

 

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Grand Palace Bangkok. File photo courtesy: Wikipedia

 

The tourism industry is currently in a state of distress, as the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) reports a significant decline in confidence in the sector.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340304-tourism-confidence-falters-calls-for-more-government-support-rise/

 

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Thai women rescued from sex racket in India
by Bob Scott

 

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In a gripping undercover operation in India, Thane police dramatically dismantled a notorious underground sex racket, rescuing nine women, including two Thai nationals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340306-thai-women-rescued-from-sex-racket-in-india/

 

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Thunderstorms forecast for 40 provinces with Bangkok hardest hit
by Bright Choomanee

 

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The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts thunderstorms for 40 provinces tomorrow, with Bangkok expected to be the hardest hit at 70%. The southern region is on alert for potential flooding, while the upper part of Thailand will experience cool weather in the morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340308-thunderstorms-forecast-for-40-provinces-with-bangkok-hardest-hit/

 

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Grilled Pork Vendor Stabbed to Death After Domestic Dispute in Nonthaburi

 

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A domestic incident in Nonthaburi ended in the death of a 57-year-old  following a heated argument with his ex-wife, leaving him dead and her severely injured.

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1340309-grilled-pork-vendor-stabbed-to-death-after-domestic-dispute-in-nonthaburi/

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Crocodile Captured After Escaping at Kalayanabhiram Temple in Kalasin

 

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A crocodile named “Jao Tui” has been safely captured after it escaped from its enclosure and was found in a temple pond in Kalasin province. Jao Tui, an 8-year-old crocodile approximately 2 metres long, is known for its docile nature and is not considered dangerous.

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1340312-crocodile-captured-after-escaping-at-kalayanabhiram-temple-in-kalasin/

 

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