California doctor claims spicy Thai dish left her with chemical burns

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The wife of former Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, has surrendered to Phra Kanong Police Station following allegations of an affair and the theft of 5.7 million baht.

 

Big Joke’s on her: Police wife caught in affair and burglary storm

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341614-big-joke’s-on-her-police-wife-caught-in-affair-and-burglary-storm/

 

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PM: No Extension for Tak Bai Litigation Period Despite Calls

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra. File photo courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced today that there will be no executive decree to extend the 20-year litigation period for the infamous 2004 Tak Bai incident in Thailand’s Deep South.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341622-pm-no-extension-for-tak-bai-litigation-period-despite-calls/

 

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California doctor claims spicy Thai dish left her with chemical burns

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A California neurologist is suing a Thai restaurant, claiming she suffered permanent injuries after eating a spicy dish that she described as “unfit for human consumption.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341598-california-doctor-claims-spicy-thai-dish-left-her-with-chemical-burns/

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DSI criticised for seizing fake luxury watches from iCon Group CEO
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Photo via Facebook/ DSI กรมสอบสวนคดีพิเศษ and Instagram/ @paultheicon

Netizens and watch experts criticised the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) for being deceived by the iCon Group CEO into seizing fake luxury watches from a rented room near the company office in the Bang Khen district of Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341633-dsi-criticised-for-seizing-fake-luxury-watches-from-icon-group-ceo/

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Drunk Driver Crashes Pickup into Roadside Noodle Shop, Killing 1 and Injuring 9

 

 

A drunk driver lost control of his pickup truck and crashed into a roadside noodle shop in Udon Thani, killing one person and seriously injuring nine others. The incident occurred near the entrance to the underpass at the Kaenoi junction, in front of the former Udon Thani Transport Office.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341635-drunk-driver-crashes-pickup-into-roadside-noodle-shop-killing-1-and-injuring-9/

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Man Burns Down Own House in a Fit of Jealousy Over Missed Government Handout

 

 

A 56-year-old man in Buriram province set fire to his own home after becoming intoxicated and expressing frustration over not receiving a government handout, while others in his community enjoyed financial aid of 10,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341636-man-burns-down-own-house-in-a-fit-of-jealousy-over-missed-government-handout/

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Pakistani Gang Arrested in Pattaya for Scamming Indian Tourists

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Authorities in Chonburi Province have arrested five individuals for operating an illegal herbal product business that targeted Indian tourists. The suspects, led by Pakistani nationals, allegedly pressured tourists into purchasing overpriced herbal remedies under the threat of violence if they refused.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341637-pakistani-gang-arrested-in-pattaya-for-scamming-indian-tourists/

 

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Teenager Found Decapitated in Mysterious Drowning Case in Mukdahan Pond

 

 

Authorities in Mukdahan were shocked after discovering the headless body of a 15-year-old boy floating in a neighbour's pond. The teenager's family remains suspicious about the cause of death.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341638-teenager-found-decapitated-in-mysterious-drowning-case-in-mukdahan-pond/

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Man Commits Unusual Suicide Using Brick to Weigh Down Neck in Large Water Jar

 

 

A 49-year-old man was found dead in a bizarre suicide at his home in the village of Ta Chong, Lahan Sai District, Buriram Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341639-man-commits-unusual-suicide-using-brick-to-weigh-down-neck-in-large-water-jar/

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Taxi Driver Arrested for Attacking Australian Tourist

 

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A Bangkok taxi driver was arrested for attacking an Australian tourist after an argument over a slammed car door and fare dispute. The incident occurred on 23 October at 3:30 a.m. near Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Soi 9 in Sathorn District.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341641-taxi-driver-arrested-for-attacking-australian-tourist/

 

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Jeweller Arrested for Fatally Stabbing Wife After Heated Argument

 

 

A jeweller, driven by rage, stabbed his wife five times following a heated argument in Nonthaburi. The incident occurred when a 65 year old gem cutter and trader, fatally attacked his 54 year old wife in their apartment. He later surrendered to the authorities at the scene

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341640-jeweller-arrested-for-fatally-stabbing-wife-after-heated-argument/