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British woman injured by boat propeller on Similan Islands
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

A British woman sustained injuries from a boat propeller while diving near Island 7 on the Similan Islands.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341061-british-woman-injured-by-boat-propeller-on-similan-islands/

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Thailand Probes Thaksin's Alleged Political Manipulation

 

FILE - Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, center, arrives at Don Muang airport in Bangkok, Thailand, on Aug. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

 

Thailand’s Election Commission is ramping up efforts to address sweeping allegations of power misuse by Thaksin Shinawatra. As the de facto leader of the Pheu Thai party, Thaksin is accused of clandestinely steering both his party and its coalition partners, despite being legally barred from political involvement following past criminal convictions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341072-thailand-probes-thaksins-alleged-political-manipulation/

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Iranian Couple Caught Robbing Saudi Tourist in Bangkok

 

Picture courtesy: ToutelaThailande

 

Police in Bangkok apprehended an Iranian couple suspected of robbing a Saudi tourist using a cunning distraction scheme.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341067-iranian-couple-caught-robbing-saudi-tourist-in-bangkok/

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New Species of Crocodile Newt Discovered in Tak Province
by Sarut Cotasin

 

TAK (NNT) - A new species of crocodile newt, Tylototriton soimalai, has been discovered on Doi Soi Malai in Tak Province, Thailand. This discovery was made by a collaborative team from Chulalongkorn University, Chiang Mai University, Kyoto University, researchers from other institutions, and the Mae Tuen Wildlife Sanctuary. The findings were published in the prestigious international journal ZooKeys.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341095-new-species-of-crocodile-newt-discovered-in-tak-province/

 

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Indian Tourists Spark Outrage for Littering into Sea at North Pattaya Beach
By Aim Tanakorn

 

Pattaya — A group of Indian tourists sparked outrage online from Thai netizenw after being caught littering into the sea at North Pattaya Beach, despite warnings by a nearby local resident to stop.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341096-indian-tourists-spark-outrage-for-littering-into-sea-at-north-pattaya-beach/

 

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No Thai Workers Held by Hamas, Says Parliament Secretary

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

On 18th October 2024, at Parliament House, Mr. Mook Sulaiman, Secretary to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, addressed ongoing confusion regarding the status of eight Thai workers believed to be held by Hamas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341098-no-thai-workers-held-by-hamas-says-parliament-secretary/

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Man Swept Away by Floodwaters near Pattaya Found Dead After Search
By Aim Tanakorn

 

Banglamung — A Thai man was swept away by floodwaters in Banglamung district while trying to push his bicycle through a flooded underpass, leading to a search that ended with the discovery of his body the next day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341099-man-swept-away-by-floodwaters-near-pattaya-found-dead-after-search/

 

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iCon Group Fraud: 2,170 Victims Report 841 Million Baht in Losses

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

In the ongoing iCon Group case, a total of 2,170 victims have filed complaints over nine days, with reported damages exceeding 841 million Baht. Authorities have seized assets worth B210 million, including 24 vehicles, 51 luxury watches, branded bags, and cash.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341102-icon-group-fraud-2170-victims-report-841-million-baht-in-losses/

 

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Woman Falls to Her Death Outside Major Rama 3 Shopping Mall

 

 

A woman fell from a height in front of a prominent shopping mall located on Rama 3 Road, leading to her death at the scene. Authorities are working to identify the victim.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341101-woman-falls-to-her-death-outside-major-rama-3-shopping-mall/

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Furniture Factory Fire Destroys Production Building: Samut Sakhon

 

 

A fire broke out at a furniture factory in Samut Sakhon, engulfing the entire production building. The fire caused extensive damage, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341104-furniture-factory-fire-destroys-production-building-samut-sakhon/

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Thai Customs Seize Unlicensed Goods and Obscene Materials Worth ฿40.7M

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Thailand's Customs Department seized unlicensed goods and obscene materials worth over ฿40.7 million, according to Panthong Loikulnan, an advisor on tax administration and the department's spokesperson.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341103-thai-customs-seize-unlicensed-goods-and-obscene-materials-worth-฿407m/

 

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iCon Group Execs Still Stressed, No Smiles: Department of Corrections

 

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The Department of Corrections has reported that executives from "The iCon Group," currently detained, remain visibly stressed, showing no signs of smiling.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341105-icon-group-execs-still-stressed-no-smiles-department-of-corrections/

 

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Police Raid Two Bars in Hua Hin for Underage Prostitution, Owners Arrested

 

 

In a major crackdown on human trafficking, police from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division raided two bars in Hua Hin, on charges of covertly offering underage prostitution services to foreign tourists. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341106-police-raid-two-bars-in-hua-hin-for-underage-prostitution-owners-arrested/

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Foreign 'Mafia' Harass Tourists in Pattaya, Taunt Local Police

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

In Pattaya, tensions are rising as foreign mafia members have been harassing restaurant customers and showing blatant disregard for the law.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341109-foreign-mafia-harass-tourists-in-pattaya-taunt-local-police/

 

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Chemical Leak Incident at Prachinburi Factory Results in Evacuations

 

 

Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office received a report of a chemical cloud leak at a factory located in Prachinburi. The factory specialises in chemical production and is managed by a Chinese national.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341108-chemical-leak-incident-at-prachinburi-factory-results-in-evacuations/