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Thailand Live Tuesday 29 October 2024

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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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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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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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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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Thai Authorities Crack Down on Unauthorised Foreign Workers in Bangkok

 

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Under the government’s tourism support policy, Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sarawut Thienthong, instructed the Tourist Police Division to boost safety measures and instill confidence among visitors. In response, Police General Kittirat Phanpet, the National Police Chief, ordered heightened safety and security protocols for the high season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341987-thai-authorities-crack-down-on-unauthorised-foreign-workers-in-bangkok/

 

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Thai Government Strengthens Laws on Pyramid Schemes

 

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The Thai government is poised to make significant amendments to existing laws targeting pyramid-fund schemes. These changes aim to broaden enforcement scope to take action against not just the masterminds but also the lower-level operatives involved in these fraudulent activities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341993-thai-government-strengthens-laws-on-pyramid-schemes/

 

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Crash in Kanchanaburi Leaves Three Dead and One Injured

 

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The Pitakkarn Rescue Foundation received reports of a serious crash near the Chukdon curve in Mueang District, Kanchanaburi. The incident involved a pickup truck that the driver had lost control of, and then collided with a roadside residence, resulting in casualties.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341999-crash-in-kanchanaburi-leaves-three-dead-and-one-injured/

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Thailand weather: Cooler north, rain in central and southern regions
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Thailand sees a shift in weather patterns, experiencing a noticeable drop in temperatures in the northern and northeastern regions, while the central and eastern parts continue to see scattered rain. The southern region faces strong winds and heavy downpours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342006-thailand-weather-cooler-north-rain-in-central-and-southern-regions/

 

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House Fire Claims Elderly Man’s Life as Students Save His Wife

 

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A house fire in Songkhla claimed the life of a 67-year-old man while his elderly wife was saved by a group of brave university students. Despite their valiant efforts, the students could rescue only the woman, while her husband succumbed to the flames.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342011-house-fire-claims-elderly-man’s-life-as-students-save-his-wife/

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Academy lecturer removed after lawsuit against Big Joke’s wife

 

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There are no updates regarding the theft lawsuit filed by a police officer’s wife against the wife of former police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, but the complainant is now facing multiple criminal accusations and has just been dismissed as a lecturer at the Royal Police Cadet Academy (RPCA).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342034-academy-lecturer-removed-after-lawsuit-against-big-joke’s-wife/

 

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2 Thai teens surrender after brutal attack on homeless man in Isaan - video

 

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Two of the three Thai teenagers involved in the brutal attack on a homeless man in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima surrendered to the police yesterday. They claimed that another friend ordered them to commit the crime.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342035-2-thai-teens-surrender-after-brutal-attack-on-homeless-man-in-isaan-video/

 

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Sisters survive 10-metre fall after motorcycle crash in Phuket

 

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Two sisters narrowly escaped death when their motorcycle, with faulty brakes, lost control and crashed into a roadside barrier, causing them to fall into a 10-metre-deep ravine. The incident occurred on a steep road in Patong, Phuket.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342036-sisters-survive-10-metre-fall-after-motorcycle-crash-in-phuket/

 

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Unsolved mystery: Thai police dig into Canadian man’s death

 

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Thai police are digging deep into the puzzling death of a 46 year old Canadian man discovered by a group of his friends after five days of silence. The alarm was raised in a quiet corner of Moo 8, Srisoontorn, alerting Thalang police officers to the scene at around 12.35pm, yesterday, October 28.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342037-unsolved-mystery-thai-police-dig-into-canadian-man’s-death/

 

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Disabled Thai woman robbed, physical assaulted and dumped in Pattaya

 

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A disabled Thai woman sought help from officers at Mueang Pattaya Police Station yesterday after her dishonest girlfriend, in collusion with her boyfriend, allegedly robbed, physically assaulted, and abandoned her in Pattaya.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342038-disabled-thai-woman-robbed-physical-assaulted-and-dumped-in-pattaya/

 

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