5% of CNG Buses Fail Safety Checks After Fatal Fire in Thailand

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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/

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Australian Tourist Crashes Pickup Truck into Pattaya Drugstore
By Adam Judd

 

Pattaya City - At 4:30 a.m. on October 19th, 2024, Pol. Lt. Apinan Srithongrungthip, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) of the Banglamung Police Station, was alerted to a pickup truck accident that caused significant damage in Nongprue, near Pattaya. The incident occurred in front of the Sukun Piem drugstore on Soi Khao Talo.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341111-australian-tourist-crashes-pickup-truck-into-pattaya-drugstore/

 

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Ex-police chief accuses lawyer and dead cop of extortion
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Thua Thai News

A former chief of police in the southern province of Songkhla filed a lawsuit against a lawyer and a dead cop for extorting more than 10 million baht from him and another police officer in August 2018 and April 2019.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341113-ex-police-chief-accuses-lawyer-and-dead-cop-of-extortion/

 

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Rubbed the wrong way: New hire turns thief at Phuket massage shop
by of Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

An owner of a massage shop in the Patong area of Phuket offered a job to an unemployed woman, who later turned thief and stole money and valuables from the shop on her second day of work.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341115-rubbed-the-wrong-way-new-hire-turns-thief-at-phuket-massage-shop/

 

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Thai fugitive’s train escape ends with Kathu condo arrest
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Phuket News

A daring train escape in Nakhon Si Thammarat ended in the capture of a fugitive in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341116-thai-fugitive’s-train-escape-ends-with-kathu-condo-arrest/

 

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Chiang Rai flood recovery 96% complete, set to finish by Monday
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

Post-flood recovery efforts in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district are nearing completion, according to the government’s operation centre for flood, storm, and landslide victims. Officials stated yesterday, October 18, that all affected communities should see the recovery work finalised by Monday as scheduled.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341118-chiang-rai-flood-recovery-96-complete-set-to-finish-by-monday/

 

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Phuket beach scare: Grenade-like object turns out to be lighter
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

Tension gripped a Phuket beach when locals reported spotting a grenade-like object in the backseat of a taxi, only to discover it was a lighter resembling an explosive device.

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1341119-phuket-beach-scare-grenade-like-object-turns-out-to-be-lighter/

 

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Thailand’s drought and pests slash coconut yields, prices soar
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

The Agriculture Ministry revealed that the country’s mature coconut yield is expected to plummet to just 0.86 million tonnes this year, a sharp drop from last year’s 0.94 million tonnes. Blame it on a double whammy of prolonged drought and pesky infestations ravaging the country’s coconut trees.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341120-thailand’s-drought-and-pests-slash-coconut-yields-prices-soar/

 

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Dancers at Police Station Spark Outrage Among Netizens

 

Picture courtesy: AMARIN TV

 

A video of dancers in revealing outfits swaying at the Plai Bang police station in Nonthaburi has become a hot topic online. Released yesterday, the clip has sparked debate about the appropriateness of such displays in official public spaces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341123-dancers-at-police-station-spark-outrage-among-netizens/