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King Chulalongkorn Day, October 23rd
 

King Chulalongkorn Day is a national holiday observed on October 23rd every year in commemoration of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn the Great's passing. King Chulalongkorn is renowned for the modernization of Siam and major reforms, founding its  first university , and abolishing slavery.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341354-king-chulalongkorn-day-october-23rd/

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Phuket Cannabis Shops on Alert After Foreigners' Theft Spree

 

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Cannabis shop owners in Phuket have issued a cautionary warning regarding two foreign individuals suspected of stealing over 100,000 baht in cannabis products. These thefts, reportedly orchestrated by the pair across multiple shops, have raised security concerns among local vendors who have urged the Phuket Times to disseminate the alert.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341411-phuket-cannabis-shops-on-alert-after-foreigners-theft-spree/

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Two Elderly Women Injured as Car Drives Into Canal in Phayao

 

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A car driver lost control and plunged into a roadside canal near the Caltex gas station in Mae Chai sub-district, Phayao, trapping two elderly women inside.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341427-two-elderly-women-injured-as-car-drives-into-canal-in-phayao/

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NGV Bus Catches Fire in Pathum Thani, No Injuries Reported
 

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The Pathum Thani Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office reported a bus fire incident that occurred on the Pathum Thani-Lad Lum Kaew Road. The fire broke out at a bus stop in front of Pathum Thani Hospital.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341428-ngv-bus-catches-fire-in-pathum-thani-no-injuries-reported/

 

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Rampaging Police Officer Shoots Vegetable Vendor in Maha Sarakham

 

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The incident unfolded in the Mittraphap sub-district of Kaedam district, Maha Sarakham, when an armed police officer went on a shooting spree, targeting a vegetable vendor.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341429-rampaging-police-officer-shoots-vegetable-vendor-in-maha-sarakham/

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Motorcyclist Dies After Falling Under Bus on Ram Inthra Road
 

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A motorcyclist lost his life after being run over by a bus on Ram Inthra Road, Bangkok. The motorcyclist had attempted to overtake on the right hand side, when he lost control and fell, leading to the fatal incident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341430-motorcyclist-dies-after-falling-under-bus-on-ram-inthra-road/

 

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Novice Monk Electrocuted at Temple After Handling Cable Found in Trash

 

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A 20-year-old novice monk was electrocuted and died when the he pulled the old cable, as the temple was undergoing cleaning by local devotees.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341433-novice-monk-electrocuted-at-temple-after-handling-cable-found-in-trash/

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Three Dead and Two Injured in Fatal SUV Crash in Nakhon Ratchasima

 

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The incident occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima province, when a Toyota Fortuner SUV veered off the road, leaving three dead and two injured. The accident took place near the “Rad Na Yod Phak” curve in Khok Sung sub-district,

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341434-three-dead-and-two-injured-in-fatal-suv-crash-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

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Man High on Drugs Chases Motorcyclist with a Machete in Buriram

 

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In an incident in Buriram province, a man high on drugs wielded a machete and attempted to decapitate a motorcyclist. Police later apprehended the suspect, who was revealed to have a history of mental illness and previous heavy methamphetamine use

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341436-man-high-on-drugs-chases-motorcyclist-with-a-machete-in-buriram/

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Burmese Worker Killed by Falling Glass Panes on Construction Site

 

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The incident occurred when a number of large glass panes, collapsed and shattered, piercing the body of a Burmese worker, resulting in his death. The incident took place at a construction site of a housing project on Baan Hua Sai Road, Nong Pla Lai Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341437-burmese-worker-killed-by-falling-glass-panes-on-construction-site/

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Gang Clash Erupts at Night Market: Knives, Guns, & Chaos Leave One Severely Injured

 

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Chaos broke out at a local night market when two rival gangs of teenagers turned the bustling area into a battleground, wielding knives and firing guns. The incident, which occurred in Buriram province, left one person critically injured.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341438-gang-clash-erupts-at-night-market-knives-guns-chaos-leave-one-severely-injured/

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Final Year University Student Arrested with 354 kg of Meths, Claims Father Set Her Up

 

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Police from the Border Patrol Police Division 24 and Udon Thani Provincial Police held a press announcing the arrest of a 21-year-old fourth-year university student from Udon Thani, for possession of 354 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, worth an estimated 354 million baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341439-final-year-university-student-arrested-with-354-kg-of-meths-claims-father-set-her-up/

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All 14 Defendants in Tak Bai Massacre Cases Flee Country, Senate Committee Reports

 

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According to police reports submitted to the Senate committee on public participation, human rights, and consumer protection, all 14 defendants and suspects involved in the two Tak Bai massacre cases have left Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341441-all-14-defendants-in-tak-bai-massacre-cases-flee-country-senate-committee-reports/

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Grave Robbers Steal 12 Skulls from Cemetery in Chonburi, Believed to be for Occult Rituals

 

 

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Twelve skulls were stolen from a cemetery in Chonburi, where bodies of the unclaimed dead had been buried. The grisly discovery was made on by rescue workers from Sawanghet Thung Hiang who reported the theft to Phanat Nikhom Police Station.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341443-grave-robbers-steal-25-skulls-from-cemetery-in-chonburi-believed-to-be-for-occult-rituals/

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Manhunt Underway for Drug Gang Member Who Fired at Police During Escape

 

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A manhunt is underway for a drug gang member who fired five shots at police to clear a path for escape after being cornered by authorities. The suspect remains at large after hiding, while his accomplice was arrested.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341445-manhunt-underway-for-drug-gang-member-who-fired-at-police-during-escape/

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Constitutional Court Presses OAG to Proceed with Thaksin Lawsuit

 

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The Constitutional Court has urged the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) to take prompt action on a lawsuit filed against Thaksin Shinawatra, the influential figure behind the Pheu Thai Party. This legal action, which accuses the former PM and the ruling party of wrongdoing, has stalled, prompting the court's intervention.

 

Fulln story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341450-constitutional-court-presses-oag-to-proceed-with-thaksin-lawsuit/

 

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iCon case: DSI Seizes 'Boss Paul’ Hidden Luxury Watches and Gold Worth ฿40m

 

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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) conducted a raid, seizing luxury assets belonging to "Boss Paul" that were hidden in a rental room on Soi Ram Inthra 9, Anusawari, Bang Khen District, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341455-icon-case-dsi-seizes-boss-paul’-hidden-luxury-watches-and-gold-worth-฿40m/

 

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Korean Man Arrested at Phuket Airport with 6kg of Meth

 

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Thai Customs officers have seized 6kg of crystal methamphetamine, known as "ice," worth an estimated 1.8 million baht, from a South Korean man attempting to fly to Hong Kong. The incident occurred at Phuket International Airport on 20 October 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341458-korean-man-arrested-at-phuket-airport-with-6kg-of-meth/

 

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Myanmar Mother Flees Nakhon Pathom Hospital with Newborn Due to Medical Costs

 

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A Myanmar mother, identified as Win, fled from Nakhon Pathom Hospital with her newborn son, who was suffering from a serious infection.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341459-myanmar-mother-flees-nakhon-pathom-hospital-with-newborn-due-to-medical-costs/

 

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Meteorological Department Updates on Typhoon “Trami”

 

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The Thai Meteorological Department has issued an update on Typhoon “Trami,” , known locally as Kristine, which is currently intensifying in the Western Pacific Ocean. The storm has strengthened from a tropical depression into a tropical storm and is expected to impact weather conditions in parts of Thailand’s northeastern region between October 26 and 27.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341463-thai-meteorological-department-updates-on-typhoon-“trami”/

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Drunk Driver Crashes Her Car in Pattaya, Tells Rescuers She’s ‘Heartbroken’

 

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The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Radio Centre in Pattaya received a report of a car crash involving an overturned vehicle. The incident occurred on the Laem Bali Hai overpass in Pattaya,

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341467-drunk-driver-crashes-her-car-in-pattaya-tells-rescuers-she’s-‘heartbroken’/

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English Tourist Riding Wrong Way on Jomtien Beach Road Crashes into Parked Car

 

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A foreign tourist, allegedly heavily intoxicated, crashed his motorcycle into a parked car on Jomtien Beach Road, resulting in injuries and damage to both vehicles.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341478-english-tourist-riding-wrong-way-on-jomtien-beach-road-crashes-into-parked-car/

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Tragic drownings in Phuket claim lives of boy and British tourist

 

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Two tragic incidents in Phuket resulted in the drowning deaths of a five year old Chinese boy and a 43 year old British tourist, police confirmed yesterday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341496-tragic-drownings-in-phuket-claim-lives-of-boy-and-british-tourist/

 

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Bangkok drug gang suspect at large after shooting at police

 

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A suspect from a drug gang in Bangkok remains at large after firing five shots at police to facilitate his escape. His accomplice, who was apprehended, was found with 160,000 methamphetamine pills and 1 kilogramme of crystal methamphetamine hidden in the car’s boot.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341497-bangkok-drug-gang-suspect-at-large-after-shooting-at-police/

 

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Holy scam! Monk and mate nabbed for fake charity con in Rayong

 

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Police apprehended a monk and his accomplice for fraudulently collecting donations under the guise of a religious charity in Rayong, Thailand. The offenders placed donation bins at various shops, falsely claiming to represent a defunct temple.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341498-holy-scam-monk-and-mate-nabbed-for-fake-charity-con-in-rayong/

 

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