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A provincial court in Narathiwat has officially dismissed the long-running Tak Bai massacre case, marking a significant development nearly 19 years after the tragic event that left 78 protestors dead. The case was dropped last Friday due to the statute of limitations expiring, leaving no defendants available to stand trial.

Tak Bai Massacre Case Dismissed as Statute of Limitations Expires

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341947-tak-bai-massacre-case-dismissed-as-statute-of-limitations-expires/ 

 

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Thaksin Shifts from Cheerful Power Broker to Cautious Strategist

 

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Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of Pheu Thai, is adopting a more cautious approach amid ongoing legal threats that could endanger his daughter Paetongtarn's role as prime minister, dissolve his party’s ruling coalition, and even risk his own return to jail.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341952-thaksin-shifts-from-cheerful-power-broker-to-cautious-strategist/

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DJ’s dental dilemma: Online shop ‘bites back’ leaving him toothless

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In a saga that had more ups and downs than a DJ’s mixing session, Buriram’s own DJ Odd Inter, real name Rewat Wongkamchan, found himself toothless after he took a costly bite out of online shopping.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341940-dj’s-dental-dilemma-online-shop-‘bites-back’-leaving-him-toothless/

 

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Thai man arrested for attempted murder of sex worker over wallet dispute

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Police arrested a Thai man for the attempted murder of a sex worker in Pattaya after he crashed his car into her and fired shots at her, following a misunderstanding over a suspected theft.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341958-thai-man-arrested-for-attempted-murder-of-sex-worker-over-wallet-dispute/

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Khao Yai National Park clarifies contractor resigned amid elephant concerns
by Ryan Turner

 

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Khao Yai National Park has clarified that Sutthiporn Sinka, known as “Phlai Su” resigned from his duties of pushing back wild elephants rather than being transferred. He faced numerous complaints for using inappropriate methods that posed risks to tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341970-khao-yai-national-park-clarifies-contractor-resigned-amid-elephant-concerns/

 

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Belgian Man, 68, Dies in Motorcycle Accident in Ubon Ratchathani

 

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A fatal crash claimed the life of a 68 year old Belgian mannear Ban Lak Khet Bridge in Ubon Ratchathani Province. The incident occurred when the man lost control of his motorcycle,

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341974-belgian-man-68-dies-in-motorcycle-accident-near-khong-chiam-ubon-ratchathani/

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Facial Recognition to Replace Boarding Passes at Six Thai Airports

 

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Thai airports announced plans to introduce a facial recognition system by the end of the year, effectively phasing out the need for traditional boarding passes. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341971-facial-recognition-to-replace-boarding-passes-at-six-thai-airports/

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Michelin-Star Thai Chef Jay Fai to Retire Next Year

 

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In a surprising announcement, Michelin-star chef Jay Fai, known for her emblematic restaurant in Bangkok, revealed her plans to retire next year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341973-michelin-star-thai-chef-jay-fai-to-retire-next-year/

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Police Subdue Armed Chinese Man in Bangkok Convenience Store Incident

 

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In an incident at a convenience store near the Sutthisan police station, police subdued a Chinese man who entered the store wielding a knife, leading to minor injuries for two police officers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341975-police-subdue-armed-chinese-man-in-bangkok-convenience-store-incident/

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Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes Pickup Truck into Coffee Shop, Causing Extensive Damage

 

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A black Toyota Revo pickup truck veered off course and crashed into a popular coffee shop, causing extensive damage estimated at over one million baht. The incident occurred in Map Ta Phut district, Rayong, when the driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341976-driver-falls-asleep-crashes-pickup-truck-into-coffee-shop-causing-extensive-damage/

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Third-Year Engineering Student Killed in High-Speed Crash at Red Light in Pathum Thani

 

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A third-year engineering student from Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi lost his life when his car crashed into the back of a van waiting at a red light in Thanyaburi District, Pathum Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341977-third-year-engineering-student-killed-in-high-speed-crash-at-red-light-in-pathum-thani/

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Van Driver Found Dead in Vehicle at Suvarnabhumi Airport Gas Station

 

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A 53-year-old van driver was found dead inside his vehicle at a gas station within Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341978-van-driver-found-dead-in-vehicle-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-gas-station/

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19-Year-Old Shot Dead on Roadside in Phatthalung

 

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A 19-year-old man fatally shot on a roadside in Phatthalung Province, Thailand, allegedly over an unresolved personal conflict. The victim was found just 150 metres from his home, having been shot multiple times in what appears to be a targeted attack.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341980-19-year-old-shot-dead-on-roadside-in-phatthalung/

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Patong Beach Volleyball Game Turns Violent, Sparks Thai-Arab Brawl

 

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A video capturing a brawl between Thai locals and Arab tourists on Patong Beach, Phuket, is gaining rapid attention on social media after surfacing online. The confrontation, which erupted from a beach volleyball match gone wrong, involved physical altercations using punches, brooms, and branches, prompting widespread criticism over tourist behaviour.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341982-patong-beach-volleyball-game-turns-violent-sparks-thai-arab-brawl/

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Fire Breaks Out at Japanese Warehouse on Bung Si Fai Road, Phichit

 

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A fire erupted in the early hours at the Japanese Warehouse, a large second-hand Japanese goods store on Bung Si Fai Road, near the Phichit Electricity Authority in Mueang District.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341986-fire-breaks-out-at-japanese-warehouse-on-bung-si-fai-road-phichit/

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