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Pattaya City Police, in collaboration with officials from Bang Lamung District raided a house in Soi Land Office and arrested nine foreign nationals for illegal gambling.

 

Pattaya Police Raid Poker Gambling Ring, Arrest 9 Foreign Players

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340322-pattaya-police-raid-poker-gambling-ring-arrest-9-foreign-players/

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Thaksin and Pheu Thai Party face constitutional showdown

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Independent lawyer Thirayut Suwankesorn, renowned for dismantling the Move Forward Party, has launched a scathing complaint against the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its influential patriarch, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340347-thaksin-and-pheu-thai-party-face-constitutional-showdown/

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Thailand triumphs in UN Human Rights council bid

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Thailand emerged victorious in its bid to join the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) with an impressive 177 votes—the highest of all candidates—securing a coveted three-year term to champion human rights across the globe. The decision was revealed yesterday, October 9, following a secret ballot by the UN.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340349-thailand-triumphs-in-un-human-rights-council-bid/

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Don’t ban TEMU: Thai experts call for enhanced trade standards

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Thailand should embrace trade opportunities with China rather than follow Indonesia’s lead in banning the Chinese e-commerce platform TEMU, say experts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340348-don’t-ban-temu-thai-experts-call-for-enhanced-trade-standards/

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Foreign Driver Crashes Car into Motorbike and Minivan in Patong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong, October 10th – A foreign driver caused a three-vehicle accident involving a sedan, a motorbike, and a minivan on Phang Mueang Sai Kor Road in Patong on Thursday morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340372-foreign-driver-crashes-car-into-motorbike-and-minivan-in-patong/

 

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Thai Consumer Confidence Hits 17-Month Low in September

 

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Thai consumer confidence has hit a 17-month low, marking a seventh consecutive month of decline as concerns about sluggish economic growth and severe flooding cast a shadow over the outlook. This info was unveiled today, October 10, by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340374-thai-consumer-confidence-hits-17-month-low-in-september/

 

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New Bangkok Rules Limit Street Vendors to Designated Zones

 

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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has introduced new rules to regulate street vendors, aiming to clear pavements and create more organised, hawker-centre-style areas. The policy restricts vendor activities to specific zones, part of a larger scheme to improve public space management in the Thai capital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340378-new-bangkok-rules-limit-street-vendors-to-designated-zones/

 

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Famous Singer Tik Shiro Involved in Fatal Bangkok Car Accident, Two Dead

 

 

The collision occurred near the Theparak Bridge in Bangkok, resulting in the death of two people. The incident involved a black Hyundai van driven by well-known singer Tik Shiro, a Thai singer, songwriter, musical producer, and actor, especially popular in the 1990s.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340376-famous-singer-tik-shiro-involved-in-fatal-bangkok-car-accident-two-dead/

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Wild Elephant Attacks Leave One Dead and One Injured in Chanthaburi

 

 

A wild elephant attack in the Kaeng Hang Maew area left one individual injured and resulted in the death of another during a rubber tapping incident.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340382-wild-elephant-attacks-leave-one-dead-and-one-injured-in-chanthaburi/

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Thai Police Bust Multi-Million Baht Sex Toy Smuggling Ring

 

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Thai police uncovered a massive illegal sex toy smuggling operation worth millions of baht. On October 10, the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD), led by Major General Saruti Khwaengsopha, arrested nine people in connection with the illegal trade. These arrests took place in locations across Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, and Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340384-thai-police-bust-multi-million-baht-sex-toy-smuggling-ring/

 

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93-Year-Old Woman Crawls into Sakae Krang River & is Missing While Daughter Sleeps

 

 

A 93-year-old woman with dementia has gone missing after crawling into the Sakae Krang River while her daughter, who had briefly fallen asleep, was unaware. 

 

Full story :https://aseannow.com/topic/1340386-93-year-old-woman-crawls-into-sakae-krang-river-is-missing-while-daughter-sleeps/

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BMTA Tightens Safety Checks on 809 NGV Buses to Ensure Public Confidence

 

 

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has ramped up safety inspections on its fleet of 809 NGV-powered buses, aiming to boost public confidence in the safety of public transportation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340387-bmta-tightens-safety-checks-on-809-ngv-buses-to-ensure-public-confidence/

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Japanese Tourist Found Dead in Phuket Hotel Room, Leaves Farewell Note

 

 

A Japanese tourist was found dead in his hotel room in Phuket after leaving a farewell note expressing confusion and illness. The tragic discovery was made by a housekeeper.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340388-japanese-tourist-found-dead-in-phuket-hotel-room-leaves-farewell-note/

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60-Year-Old Man Fatally Shoots Ex-Girlfriend, Then Himself, After Failed Reconciliation

 

 

A murder-suicide unfolded in Nakhon Ratchasim, as a 60-year-old man shot and killed his former lover, a 40-year-old fruit smoothie vendor, before turning the gun on himself following a failed attempt to reconcile.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340383-60-year-old-man-fatally-shoots-ex-girlfriend-then-himself-after-failed-reconciliation/

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 11 October 2024
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340389-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-11-october-2024/

 

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US ambassador vows stronger ties with Thailand
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

In a high-profile diplomatic push, the US ambassador to Thailand, Robert F Godec, has committed to enhancing economic, security, and humanitarian cooperation with Thailand under its new government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340392-us-ambassador-vows-stronger-ties-with-thailand/

 

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Pattaya sees rise in independent Chinese tourists amid decline in group tours
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Mayor Poramet Ngampichet stated that Pattaya has seen a significant increase in independent Chinese tourists during the recent Chinese National Holiday, despite a decline in group tours. He emphasized the city’s proactive measures to ensure tourist safety as the high season approaches.

PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet announced a significant increase in independent Chinese tourists visiting Pattaya during the recent Chinese National Holiday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340394-pattaya-sees-rise-in-independent-chinese-tourists-amid-decline-in-group-tours/

 

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Bhumjaithai abstains from House vote on referendum bill
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

The Bhumjaithai Party refrained from participating in a House vote rejecting the Senate’s decision to maintain the double-majority clause in the constitutional referendum bill, according to party leader Anutin Charnvirakul.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1340399-bhumjaithai-abstains-from-house-vote-on-referendum-bill/

 

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Rain check: heavy downpours set to flood 43 provinces in Thailand
by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Marc Mintel, Unsplash

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued another warning for continuous heavy rainfall impacting 43 provinces, including Bangkok and southern regions, with 70% of the areas affected, posing risks of flash floods.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340401-rain-check-heavy-downpours-set-to-flood-43-provinces-in-thailand/