Swastika Flags Flown During Donald Trump Boat Parade in Florida

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The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is cracking down on security, rolling out mandatory identity checks with the ThaID app from November 1 for anyone booking driving license and vehicle registration slots. That’s right, no more easy rides—it’s high-tech all the way via the DLT Smart Queue app and website!

 

ID check-mate: DLT gears up for tight security drive with ThaID app

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340774-id-check-mate-dlt-gears-up-for-tight-security-drive-with-thaid-app/

 

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Thai singer Tik Shiro charged with drink driving after fatal crash - video

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Police charged Thai singer Sirisak “Tik” Nantasane, also known as Tik Shiro, with drink driving after he crashed his van into a motorcycle, resulting in one fatality on October 10.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/to

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Car Cuts Off Ambulance Twice While Transporting Patient from Khon Kaen to Chonburi

 

 

A road rage incident involving a private ambulance and a reckless driver took place as a car dangerously cutting off an ambulance twice while it was transporting a patient from Khon Kaen to Chonburi for treatment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340731-car-cuts-off-ambulance-twice-while-transporting-patient-from-khon-kaen-to-chonburi/

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Pattaya Official Seeks Justice in Sea Urination Row

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In an unusual turn of events in Pattaya, Sawate Permpoon, the chief of Jomtien Pattaya Municipality Office, found himself embroiled in a confrontation with two Thai men who allegedly urinated in the sea. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340790-pattaya-official-seeks-justice-in-sea-urination-row/

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Similan Islands Reopen, Draw 2,000 Tourists After Eco-Pause

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The renowned Similan Islands in Thailand have reopened to tourists following a five-month closure aimed at reviving marine ecosystems. On October 15, nearly 2,000 eager visitors, both domestic and international, returned to the popular diving and snorkeling haven. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340787-similan-islands-reopen-draw-2000-tourists-after-eco-pause/

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Wallet with 40,000 Baht Returned to Owner After Being Lost at Khao Kheow Open Zoo Near Pattaya
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Pattaya — A Thai woman visiting Khao Kheow Open Zoo near Pattaya was overjoyed after a Facebook post helped reunite her with a lost wallet containing over 40,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340808-wallet-with-40000-baht-returned-to-owner-after-being-lost-at-khao-kheow-open-zoo/

 

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Truck Collides with Pickup Truck, Parents Killed Instantly, Daughter Critical

 

 

The crash occurred on a slippery road in Klaeng, Rayong, when a truck collided with a Ford four-door pickup truck, killing two parents instantly and leaving their younger daughter critically injured. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340809-truck-collides-with-pickup-truck-parents-killed-instantly-daughter-critical/

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High Stakes in Tak Bai Case as Court Sets October 25 Deadline

 

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In an intense development concerning the Tak Bai massacre, the Narathiwat Provincial Court has set a midnight deadline on 25th October for seven defendants involved in the case to appear and face trial. The court's decision comes as a significant juncture in a long-standing case that has left indelible marks on Thailand's history of handling civil unrest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340811-court-sets-october-25th-midnight-deadline-for-tak-bai-defendants/

 

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Indian Man Falls from 15th Floor of Luxury Hotel in Thonglor

 

 

A 29-year-old Indian national fell to his death from the 15th floor of a luxury hotel in the Thonglor area. His body was found dangling from the fifth-floor balcony roof.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340810-indian-man-falls-from-15th-floor-of-luxury-hotel-in-thonglor/

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Tom-Boy Charged in Deadly Nakhon Pathom Stabbing & Robbery

 

 

Authorities have charged a 28-year-old woman with three serious offences following the fatal stabbing of 23-year-old businessman, her half brother and owner of a catering service in Nakhon Pathom. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340813-tom-boy-charged-in-deadly-nakhon-pathom-stabbing-robbery/

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PM Paetongtarn Discusses Flooding in Thailand with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

 

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, right, meets with Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, left, during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Vientiane, Laos, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. (Tang Chhin Sothy/Pool Photo via AP)

 

The United States Department of State has released details of a conversation between US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, held during the ASEAN Summits in Vientiane, Laos.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340814-pm-paetongtarn-discusses-flooding-in-thailand-with-us-secretary-of-state-antony-blinken/

 

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4 Dead as Passengers Ejected from Vehicle, Grandfather Protects Injured Grandson in Crash

 

 

The crash occurred on the Sa Kaeo provincial road between the permanent border crossing at Ban Khao Din and Khlong Hat. Police responded to reports of a head-on collision involving multiple casualties

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340815-4-dead-as-passengers-ejected-from-vehicle-grandfather-protects-injured-grandson-in-crash/

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Disabled Woman Found Naked and Alone in Bathroom After Days Without Care

 

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A disabled woman was found naked and alone in a bathroom in Rayong, Thailand, after neighbours heard her crying for help. The 51-year-old, who has been disabled since birth and struggles with mental health issues, had been left without care since the recent death of her brother. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340816-disabled-woman-found-locked-in-bathroom-following-days-without-care/

 

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Woman Jumps from 12th Floor of Rama 9 Condo

 

 

A young woman tragically jumped from the 12th floor of a well-known condominium near the Rama 9 intersection in Bangkok

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340817-woman-jumps-from-12th-floor-of-rama-9-condo/

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Authorities Deny Claims of Korean Drug Suspect's Pattaya Jail Livestream

 

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The Thai Department of Corrections has refuted reports that a South Korean drug trafficking suspect, aged 44, livestreamed footage from inside a Thai prison.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340818-authorities-deny-claims-of-korean-drug-suspects-pattaya-jail-livestream/

 

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Fire Breaks Out in Samut Prakan Rental Building: Elderly &  Bedridden Residents Evacuated

 

 

Police were alerted to a fire at a rental building in Samut Prakan. Several residents were reported to have suffered from smoke inhalation, 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340819-fire-breaks-out-in-samut-prakan-rental-building-elderly- bedridden-residents-evacuated/

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Suspension of TM6 Arrival Form Extended to Boost Tourism

 

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In a bid to alleviate bottlenecks at immigration and stimulate tourism, the suspension of the TM6 form requirement for travellers entering Thailand has been extended until 30 April next year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340820-suspension-of-tm6-arrival-form-extended-to-boost-tourism/