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Thailand Targets Eight Million European Tourists for Record 2024

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Ministry set a goal of attracting eight million European tourists in 2024 to push total long-haul visitors to an unprecedented 11 million. Announced by Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong at the World Travel Market 2024 in London, the plan centres on collaboration with airlines and foreign ambassadors to restore international flights fully.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342896-thailand-targets-eight-million-european-tourists-for-record-2024/

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Thaksin Shinawatra to Boost Pheu Thai Campaign in Major Comeback

 

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is making waves in the political scene as he prepares to take the stage in Udon Thani next week. This marks his first public appearance since ending his self-imposed exile last August.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342911-thaksin-shinawatra-to-boost-pheu-thai-campaign-in-major-comeback/

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Phuket transwomen clash with foreigner over alleged cash dispute

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Another clash between a group of Thai transwomen and a foreign man was reported on Tuesday in the Patong area of Phuket. The motive for the incident remains unknown.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342907-phuket-transwomen-clash-with-foreigner-over-alleged-cash-dispute/

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Bangkok bombshell: Thai woman walks as Erawan Shrine case crumbles
by Bob Scott

 

Picture of Wanna Suansan (left) and her lawyer courtesy of AP

A Thai court sent shockwaves throughout the capital of Bangkok after clearing Thai woman Wanna Suansan of charges related to the devastating 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing that claimed 20 lives and injured 120 others.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342923-bangkok-bombshell-thai-woman-walks-as-erawan-shrine-case-crumbles/

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Five Injured in Bus-Truck Collision in Prachuap Khiri Khan
 

 

A traffic collision involving a tour bus and a Isuzu four-wheeled truck left five people injured. The crash took place at Kilometre Marker 237+500 in Pran Buri district, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342925-five-injured-in-bus-truck-collision-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

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Man Attempts Suicide by Jumping from Coconut Tree After Losing Job

 

 

A 38-year-old man reportedly attempted suicide by jumping from a coconut tree. The incident occurred near HomePro in Bang Saray, on the Pattaya-bound side of the road in Najomtien, Sattahip District.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342926-man-attempts-suicide-by-jumping-from-coconut-tree-after-losing-job/

 

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Pickup Truck Collides with Timber Truck, 1 Killed, 1 Injured; Other Driver Flees
 

 

A fatal crash involving a pickup truck carrying bottled water and a timber truck took place early morning November 7, on Route 304 in Prachinburi Province,

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342927-pickup-truck-collides-with-timber-truck-1-killed-1-injured-other-driver-flees/

 

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Armed Standoff Ends Peacefully as Police Subdue Drug-Intoxicated Gunman in Suan Luang
 

 

A heavily armed police special operations unit apprehended a 29-year-old man who fired multiple gunshots within his residence on Pattanakarn Road in Suan Luang District, Bangkok. The incident, sparked by alleged drug-induced hallucinations, ended without any injuries, as police quickly contained the situation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342928-armed-standoff-ends-peacefully-as-police-subdue-drug-intoxicated-gunman-in-suan-luang/

 

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Immigration Raids in Pattaya and Si Racha Uncover Over 100 Illegal Workers
 

 

In a major crackdown on illegal labour, immigration officers in Chonburi, led by Police Colonel Napaspong Kositsuriyamanee and Police Colonel Jirapong Rujiradamrongchai, conducted coordinated raids on a luxury hotel construction site on Pattaya Second Road and a migrant labour camp in Si Racha.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342929-immigration-raids-in-pattaya-and-si-racha-uncover-over-100-illegal-workers/

 

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Maid Receives 235-Year Sentence for Massive Gold Thefts in Thailand

 

File photo for reference only. Source: Wikipedia

 

In a stunning case of serial theft, a maid has been sentenced to 235 years in prison for pilfering gold ornaments valued at approximately 25 million baht from her employer's shop in Khon Kaen's Ban Pai district. The audacious crimes transpired over two years, shaking the small community.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342931-maid-receives-235-year-sentence-for-massive-gold-thefts-in-thailand/

 

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Cambodian Duo Steals Gold Necklace Left Unattended at Gold Shop
 

 

Police were notified of a theft of a necklace left on the counter, at the Wannee Gold Shop, located on Soi Siam Country Club, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342933-cambodian-duo-steals-gold-necklace-left-unattended-at-gold-shop/

 

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Crash Claims Lives of Couple in Lampang as Pickup Collides with Motorcycle

 

 

A crash occurred when a pickup truck driver lost control and collided with a motorcycle, killing a couple instantly. The crash took place around 09:50, on the Wang Nuea-Phayao road, near Kilometre 33 in Wang Thong Subdistrict, Wang Nuea District, Lampang Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342935-crash-claims-lives-of-couple-in-lampang-as-pickup-collides-with-motorcycle/

 

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Chachoengsao courier delivers 6-foot mattress on motorcycle (video)
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

A delivery rider found himself in a humorous predicament when tasked with transporting a 6-foot mattress on his motorcycle. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342936-chachoengsao-courier-delivers-6-foot-mattress-on-motorcycle-video/

 

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CIB Conducts Emergency Response Drills as Part of Port Security Plan at Laem Chabang Port
 

 

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), led by officers from the Marine Police Division 5 and the specialised maritime tactical unit “ Matchanu” of Marine Division 2 conducted a security drill at Laem Chabang Port. This exercise, held in partnership with Hutchinson Company, aimed to reinforce emergency response procedures at the port as outlined in the Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP) for 2024.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342937-cib-conducts-emergency-response-drills-as-part-of-port-security-plan-at-laem-chabang-port/

 

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Suspect Hunted After Axe Attack in Chalong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Chalong – Authorities are on the hunt for a suspect who allegedly attacked a man with an axe in Chalong. The Chalong Police informed the Phuket Express on Thursday, November 7th, about the incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342938-suspect-hunted-after-axe-attack-in-chalong/

 

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Trump's Re-election Sparks Fresh Challenges for Thai Economy

 

Donald Trump. File photo courtesy: Wikipedia

 

The re-election of Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential race is set to alter the global economic landscape, posing new challenges and opportunities for Thai businesses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342939-trumps-re-election-sparks-fresh-challenges-for-thai-economy/

 

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Baht Slumps as Trump's Victory Strengthens US Dollar

 

Picture courtesy: Kasikorn Research Center

 

The Thai baht reached a two-month low on Thursday, with projections it might dip below 34.5 to the US dollar shortly. This currency pressure follows predictions that the Federal Reserve will maintain higher interest rates longer than anticipated after Donald Trump clinched victory in the recent US election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342941-baht-slumps-as-trumps-victory-strengthens-us-dollar/

 

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UPDATE
Man Who Took Gold Necklace Returns It After Seeing His Face on Social Media, Claims He Mistook It as a Store Freebie

 

 

A surprising twist unfolded after a man returned a gold necklace he had allegedly taken from a gold store in Pattaya, claiming he had thought it was a promotional freebie. The incident sparked intense social media reactions, eventually pressuring the man to return the item.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342933-cambodian-duo-steals-gold-necklace-left-unattended-at-gold-shop/?do=findComment&comment=19366235

 

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Stormy weather forecast: Thailand braces for a ‘rain’ of trouble
by Bright Choomanee 

 

Picture courtesy of Maksym Ivashchenko, Unsplash

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for potential severe weather conditions affecting 28 provinces, with the southern region facing heavy to very heavy rainfall that could lead to flash floods and forest runoff. Meanwhile, cooler temperatures are expected in northern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342945-stormy-weather-forecast-thailand-braces-for-a-‘rain’-of-trouble/