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German Man Faces Serious Charges After Hit-and-Run at Pattaya Police Checkpoint
 

A German man is facing four serious charges following a hit-and-run incident at a police alcohol checkpoint in Pattaya, which resulted in severe injuries to a police officer.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342462-german-man-faces-serious-charges-after-hit-and-run-at-pattaya-police-checkpoint/

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Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) Success Faces an Uncertain Future
 

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Since its launch last July, Thailand’s Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) has been wildly popular, designed to attract more visitors and encourage longer stays, boosting state coffers in the process.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342476-destination-thailand-visa-dtv-success-faces-an-uncertain-future/

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Foreign National Arrested for Intimidation with BB Gun, Numerous Weapons Found in Hotel

 

 

A 31-year-old Danish man, identified was detained by police, for allegedly threatening local residents and brandishing weapons, including BB guns, in Koh Samui. Authorities were alerted after several victims reported instances of intimidation and harassment.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342438-foreign-national-arrested-for-intimidation-with-bb-gun-numerous-weapons-found-in-hotel/

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Tourists Panic as Fire Erupts at Indian Restaurant in Pattaya

 

 

A fire broke out at Sultan Restaurant, an Indian dining establishment on Soi 13/4 along Pattaya Beach Road, causing panic among tourists. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1342423-tourists-panic-as-fire-erupts-at-indian-restaurant-in-pattaya/

 

 

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PM Paetongtarn Approval Rating Climbs in October 2024 - Opposition ratings drop

 

Picture courtesy: Prachatai

 

The October 2024 Thai Political Index survey by Suan Dusit Poll reveals notable shifts in political sentiment, with the opposition outperforming others, scoring highest on the index. The survey, conducted with 2,136 individuals between 25th and 30th October 2024, highlighted public approval for the opposition’s achievements while scrutinising government initiatives.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342499-pm-paetongtarn-approval-rating-climbs-in-october-2024-opposition-ratings-drop/

 

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Indonesian Tourist Abandoned in Mangrove Forest by German Companion in Samut Sakhon

 

 

An Indonesian tourist faced a harrowing experience after being abandoned by her traveling companion in a mangrove forest in Samut Sakhon. Local police, responding to a call for help, managed to locate and rescue her from the remote area, where she was left alone and uncertain of her location.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342502-indonesian-tourist-abandoned-in-mangrove-forest-by-german-companion-in-samut-sakhon/

 

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Man Dies Falling from Seventh Floor of Sattahip Hotel After Social Gathering

 

 

An attendee of a seminar in Chonburi tragically died after falling from the seventh floor of a prominent hotel on the Sukhumvit Road, in Sattahip district. The man, aged 52, had been drinking and socialising with friends and excused himself to return to his room before the incident occurred.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342503-man-dies-falling-from-seventh-floor-of-sattahip-hotel-after-social-gathering/

 

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Israeli Employers Fly to Chiang Rai to Recruit Thai Workers Amid High Demand

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon
 

Israeli employers traveled directly to Chiang Rai to recruit Thai workers, with a huge turnout of applicants eager to prove their skills. They observed bustling activity at a recruitment event held near the entrance of Chiang Rai Rajabhat University in Muang district. 
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342504-israeli-employers-fly-to-chiang-rai-to-recruit-thai-workers-amid-high-demand/

 

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Young Man Dies Pickup Truck Crash After Visiting Friend in Ubon Ratchathani

 

 

A crash claimed the life of a 28 year old man early morning, after he lost control of his pickup truck, veered off the road, and struck a tree. The impact of the collision threw the driver from the vehicle, causing him to land in a nearby waterway, where he was found dead.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342505-young-man-dies-pickup-truck-crash-after-visiting-friend-in-ubon-ratchathani/

 

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Activists Plan Rally Over Koh Kut Island Dispute with Cambodia

 

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Activists are mobilising to protest in Bangkok and Trat, urging the Thai government to clearly state its stance on the contentious Koh Kut island dispute between Thailand and Cambodia. Koh Kut, located in Trat, is at the centre of a territorial disagreement, with fears arising that the island could potentially be ceded to Cambodia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342506-activists-plan-rally-over-koh-kut-island-dispute-with-cambodia/

 

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Drunk Driver Hits Father and Daughter Walking Cat by the Roadside; Father Dead

 

 

A drunk driver fatally struck a father and severely injured his daughter as they walked their pet cat along the roadside in Ang Thong Province. The collision occurred on Route 309, Ang Thong-Ayutthaya, in Pho Sa subdistrict, Muang district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342507-drunk-driver-hits-father-and-daughter-walking-cat-by-the-roadside-father-dead/

 

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Jealous Rage Leads to Double Homicide in Nakhon Si Thammarat

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.
 

An incident unfolded in a home in Chamai Subdistrict, Thung Song District, when a man, enraged by jealousy, allegedly broke into his ex-wife's residence and shot her and her new partner.
 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342508-jealous-rage-leads-to-double-homicide-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

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Chinese Tourist Targeted in Pattaya Necklace Theft by Trio of Ladyboys
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 37-year-old Chinese tourist is awaiting updates from Pattaya City Police as they continue their search for three suspects who allegedly stole his white gold necklace, valued at approximately 120000 Baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342509-chinese-tourist-targeted-in-pattaya-necklace-theft-by-trio-of-ladyboys/

 

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Panel Investigates Thaksin's Lengthy Hospital Stay

 

File photo courtesy: Thai Rath

 

The latest development in former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's detention saga is attracting attention as a House committee conducts a thorough investigation into allegations of special treatment during his hospital stay.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342510-panel-investigates-thaksins-lengthy-hospital-stay/

 

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Rescued: Tourists Trapped by Flash Flood at Famous Waterfall in Nakhon Si Thammarat

 

 

A weekend outing turned into a dramatic rescue as flash floods trapped tourists at Tha Phae Waterfall in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Heavy rainfall had triggered a surge of water from the surrounding mountains, stranding multiple visitors on a temporary island in the midst of the flood.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342511-rescued-tourists-trapped-by-flash-flood-at-famous-waterfall-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

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Child’s Hand Trapped in Pool Drain, Rescued by Sriracha Emergency Teams

 

 

The Sriracha Sawang Prateep Rescue Radio Centre received a distress call reporting that a young girl’s hand was trapped in the whirlpool drain of a swimming pool within a residential community in Bang Phra Subdistrict, Sriracha District
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342514-child’s-hand-trapped-in-pool-drain-rescued-by-sriracha-emergency-teams/

 

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Mystery Foreign Leg Appears in Pattaya Game Cafe Ceiling
 

 

A foreign man reportedly fell from his room above the establishment, landing on the roof of the gaming venue below, with his leg going through both the roof and false ceiling. Game players continued playing as the leg swung above them.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342516-mystery-foreign-leg-appears-in-pattaya-game-cafe-ceiling/

 

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Backlash as Popular Sandwich Chain Cancels Franchise Locations

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Bangkok - A significant backlash erupted online following the announcement from "Subway Thailand," the well-known fast-food chain, detailing the cancellation of several franchise locations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342517-backlash-as-popular-sandwich-chain-cancels-franchise-locations/

 

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Confirmed: Chuwit Set to Return to Thailand, Not a Comeback

 

Picture courtesy: AMARIN TV

 

Chuwit Kamolwisit's secretary has confirmed that he is returning to Thailand, but only for business matters and not making a comeback to the public eye, as he continues to receive medical treatment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342518-confirmed-chuwit-set-to-return-to-thailand-not-a-comeback/

 

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Frustration Boils Over as Man Stabs Queue Scalper in Chonburi

 

Picture courtesy: AMARIN TV

 

In a shocking incident late on the night of 2 November 2024, a 39-year-old man named Prayut was stabbed in the chest while working as a queue scalper at a sukiyaki restaurant in a shopping mall located in Na Pa sub-district, Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342520-frustration-boils-over-as-man-stabs-queue-scalper-in-chonburi/

 

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Joint Operation Foils International Cannabis Smuggling Ring

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

Bangkok -  Police Lieutenant General Panurat Lakbun, Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), announced a successful operation conducted on October 31, where ONCB, in collaboration with Suvarnabhumi Airport's narcotics control unit and customs officials, intercepted a foreign network smuggling cannabis to Italy and the UK, using Thailand as a transit point. Three suspects were arrested, and a total of 89 kilograms of cannabis was seized.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342523-joint-operation-foils-international-cannabis-smuggling-ring/

 

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Poll position: US election could rattle global markets, says ASPS
by Bob Scott 

 

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Asia Plus Securities (ASPS) is urging investors to pay close attention to the forthcoming US election, predicting it is set to send shockwaves through global markets. With expectations of heightened volatility, ASPS has delivered a stern warning: it’s time to back stocks boasting low volatility and stellar third-quarter performances for 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342528-poll-position-us-election-could-rattle-global-markets-says-asps/

 

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British Tourist’s Leg Falls Through Roof in Pattaya Hotel Incident

 

 

A British tourist, heavily intoxicated, fell from the second-floor balcony of the Freelancer Hotel in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, crashing through the roof of an adjacent internet café. The incident occurred at the GLP Internet Café, where patrons were shocked as the man’s legs appeared dangling through the ceiling, sparking immediate calls for emergency assistance.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342516-mystery-foreign-leg-appears-in-pattaya-game-cafe-ceiling/?do=findComment&comment=19354053

 

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Thai transwoman assaulted by Chinese man for rejecting him (video)
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ The Direct

A Thai transwoman filed a complaint against a Chinese man for physically assaulting her after she rejected his advances in an entertainment venue car park in the eastern province of Rayong on Saturday, November 2.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342531-thai-transwoman-assaulted-by-chinese-man-for-rejecting-him-video/

 

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Car Plunges from Condominium Parking Lot in Bangkok’s Pinklao Area

 

 

An incident occurred during the morning, when a car crashed through a parking lot wall and plunged from a condominium in the Pinklao area, startling residents, but only causing minor injuries to the driver.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342554-car-plunges-from-condominium-parking-lot-in-bangkok’s-pinklao-area/

 

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Pheu Thai seeks easier referendum rules amid legislative clash

 

Image: Pheu Thai Party/Facebook

 

The Pheu Thai Party is making moves to amend the constitutional referendum requirements, aiming to ease the passage of such referendums by reducing the size of the majority needed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342556-pheu-thai-seeks-easier-referendum-rules-amid-legislative-clash/

 

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Tourists flock to Doi Inthanon as mercury plunges to record low

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In a frosty turn of events, Thailand’s towering titan, Doi Inthanon, is giving visitors the cold shoulder, with temperatures diving to a nippy 7°C, the chilliest dawn of the season so far. This icy spectacle has proven irresistibly cool for tourists, drawing in a crowd eager to lap up the brisk mountain vibes.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342557-tourists-flock-to-doi-inthanon-as-mercury-plunges-to-record-low/

 

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Chinese engineer arrested in Thailand with 41.5 tonnes of illegal chemicals - video

 

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The National Resources and Environmental Natural Resources (NREN) raided a factory in the central province of Prachin Buri, discovering 41.5 tonnes of chemical substances and arresting a Chinese engineer found working alone.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342558-chinese-engineer-arrested-in-thailand-with-415-tonnes-of-illegal-chemicals-video/

 

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Private car blocks emergency vehicle, patient dies in Samut Prakan

 

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Yesterday, November 3, at roughly 9.30pm, a car obstructed an emergency vehicle in Samut Prakan, ultimately resulting in a patient’s death. Despite lights and sirens, the car’s driver refused to yield for over a minute, causing delays for the rescue team.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342559-private-car-blocks-emergency-vehicle-patient-dies-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Russian driver allegedly flees responsibility after Phuket accident

 

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A Thai man demanded that a Russian pickup driver take responsibility for a car accident on Rawai Road in Phuket on October 29 after the foreign man twice failed to appear at a police station.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342560-russian-driver-allegedly-flees-responsibility-after-phuket-accident/