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Nine British tourists arrested for reckless driving in Phuket

 

Nine British tourists were detained in Phuket for disturbing the peace after riding their motorcycles recklessly and causing a public nuisance that led to numerous complaints from residents and tourists.

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Post

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343120-nine-british-tourists-arrested-for-reckless-driving-in-phuket/

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Foreign Gang Robs Ukrainian Tourist of Over 8 Million Baht in Phuket

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A Ukrainian tourist fell victim to a foreign gang who lured him to a room in Phuket, where he was attacked, bound, and threatened with violence before being forced to transfer a staggering amount of 250,000 USD in cryptocurrency.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343146-foreign-gang-robs-ukrainian-tourist-of-over-8-million-baht-in-phuket/

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British Man Injured in Pattaya Road Rage Incident with Thai Driver
 

 

A British man sustained head injuries in a road rage incident with a Thai driver after a minor traffic collision led to a heated confrontation on Pattaya’s busy streets. The altercation took place near the LK Metro Hotel on Soi Buakhao in Pattaya’s Nong Prue district, Chonburi province.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343094-british-man-injured-in-pattaya-road-rage-incident-with-thai-driver/

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Fortuner Veers Off Expressway Curve, Driver Ejected and Killed in 3 Metre Fall 

 

 

A crash occurred when a black Toyota Fortuner lost control on a curve along the Udon Ratthaya Expressway, with the driver being ejected from the vehicle and falling approximately three metres to his death

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343132-fortuner-veers-off-expressway-curve-driver-ejected-and-killed-in-3-metre-fall /

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Indian Tourist Missing After Fall at Koh Samui Waterfall Despite Warnings
 

 

An Indian tourist, aged 29, has gone missing after slipping and falling while taking photos at a popular waterfall in Koh Samui. The incident occurred amidst heavy rain and strong water currents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343115-indian-tourist-missing-after-fall-at-koh-samui-waterfall-despite-warnings/

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Prawit's Hopes Dashed: Boonchai Wins Thailand Aquatics Election

 

Prawit Wongsuwon. File photo courtesy: Thai Rath

 

In a decisive and unexpected outcome, General Prawit Wongsuwon has suffered a significant setback, losing his bid to retain the presidency of the Thailand Aquatics Association (TAA) to Lieutenant General Boonchai Kasettrakarn.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343168-prawits-hopes-dashed-boonchai-wins-thailand-aquatics-election/

 

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Scottish Man Extradited from Thailand Jailed sexually abusing young girls

 

Picture: National Crime Agency - STV news

 

In a remarkable breakthrough for law enforcement, a Scottish man hiding in Thailand for 40 years has been extradited and jailed for historical sexual crimes against children. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343140-scottish-man-extradited-from-thailand-jailed-for-sexually-abusing-young-girls/

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Tak Bai Justice Failure Hits Pheu Thai Party Hardest, Poll Shows

 

Picture courtesy: Benar News

 

An opinion poll conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration reveals that the southern provinces of Thailand place responsibility for the Tak Bai justice failure squarely on the Pheu Thai Party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343147-tak-bai-justice-failure-hits-pheu-thai-party-hardest-poll-shows/

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Thai Govt Officials Gear Up for F1 Race Discussions

 

ASEAN NOW composite

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced the government's renewed commitment to bring a Formula 1 (F1) race to Thailand, setting the gears in motion for what could be a major economic boost.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343149-thai-govt-officials-gear-up-for-f1-race-discussions/

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Fire Destroys Grocery Store Near Mae Ramat Market, Causing 4 Million Baht in Damages

 

 

A fire broke out in a grocery store adjacent to the Mae Ramat Fresh Market, Tak Province,  causing extensive damage and narrowly avoiding the spread to surrounding shops and homes. Estimated losses are around 4 million baht, but 1 million baht in cash was safely recovered from the ashes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343171-fire-destroys-grocery-store-near-mae-ramat-market-causing-4-million-baht-in-damages/

 

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Thai Man Arrested after Slapping Russian on Bangla Road
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Patong – A Thai man was arrested after he slapped a Russian man in the face on Bangla Road in Patong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343172-thai-man-arrested-after-slapping-russian-on-bangla-road/

 

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Woman Clings to Husband's Car in Furious Confrontation Over Alleged Affair

 

 

In a dramatic and harrowing encounter in the early hours, a 48-year-old woman in Phatthalung sustained injuries after clinging to the hood of her husband's car upon discovering him allegedly with another woman at a bar.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343173-woman-clings-to-husbands-car-in-furious-confrontation-over-alleged-affair/

 

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Collision in Phang Nga: Trailer Truck Engulfed in Flames After Crashing into Bus
 

 

In a crash on the Petchkasem Road near Phang Nga, a trailer truck collided with a bus, sparking an intense fire that claimed the life of the truck driver. His partner managed to escape just moments before the flames consumed the vehicle.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343174-collision-in-phang-nga-trailer-truck-engulfed-in-flames-after-crashing-into-bus/

 

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Chanthaburi: Monk Killed, Two Injured in Collision With Car on Sukhumvit Road
 

 

In an early morning incident, a car struck a group of monks as they walk along the road, near Wat Hong Kuha in Khlong Narai Subdistrict on Sukhumvit Road, Chanthaburi. One monk was fatally injured, while two others sustained moderate injuries.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343177-chanthaburi-monk-killed-two-injured-in-collision-with-car-on-sukhumvit-road/

 

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Ultra-Conservatives Urge Thai Govt to Abandon Thai-Cambodia MoU

 

Picture courtesy: Facebook วรงค์ เดชกิจวิกรม - Warong Dechgitvigrom

 

A rising tide of support led by the ultra-conservative Thai Pakdee party is urging the Thai government to scrap a 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cambodia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343176-ultra-conservatives-urge-thai-govt-to-abandon-thai-cambodia-mou/

 

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Man Strangles Female Friend, Claims Pent-Up Anger, Nakhon Si Thammarat

 

 

A young man strangled a female friend in a fit of rage, later calling for help when he realised the severity of his actions. The victim ultimately did not survive. The suspect confessed, citing "accumulated resentment" as the motive.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343178-man-strangles-female-friend-claims-pent-up-anger-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

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Director Responds to Outcry Over Cat's Treatment in TV Series

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Following widespread outrage among Thai netizens, director Sant Srikaewlao has clarified the situation regarding a black cat featured in the TV series "Mae Yua" (The Empress of Ayodhaya).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343179-director-responds-to-outcry-over-cats-treatment-in-tv-series/

 

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Pickup Crashed on Route to Village Loan Processing in Phichit: 2 Dead, 1 Critically Injured
 

 

Two individuals lost their lives, and one sustained critical injuries when a pickup truck, en route to Phichit Province for village loan processing, veered off the road and crashed into a tree. The accident occurred on Highway 117 in Moo 5, Noen Po Subdistrict, Sam Ngam District, Phichit Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343180-pickup-crashed-on-route-to-village-loan-processing-in-phichit-2-dead-1-critically-injured/

 

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Newborn Found Deceased in Chaiyaphum Canal, Authorities Investigating
 

 

Police received a report from the owner of a rice mill in Moo 7, Non Daeng Subdistrict, Ban Khwao District,  Chaiyaphum, that a newborn’s body had been found in a canal behind the mill.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343181-newborn-found-deceased-in-chaiyaphum-canal-authorities-investigating/

 

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Growing Support for Central Bank Independence Amid Political Concerns

 

Picture courtesy: Bank of Thailand (BoT)

 

The campaign to safeguard the independence of the Bank of Thailand has gained significant momentum, with 830 academics and members of the Economics for Society group now backing the cause.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343184-growing-support-for-central-bank-independence-amid-political-concerns/

 

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Fire Breaks Out at Boutique Homestay Resort in Sattahip
 

 

Police received a report of a fire at the Jungle Moon Boutique Homestay Resort, located at 178/1 Moo 11, Bang Saray, Sattahip. Multiple fire trucks from nearby municipal departments called to assist with the fire.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343182-fire-breaks-out-at-boutique-homestay-resort-in-sattahip/

 

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UPDATE
Indian Tourist Found Deceased after Falling at Na Muang 2 Waterfall, Koh Samui

 

 

The Surat Thani Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office has reported the tragic outcome of a search operation for an Indian tourist who went missing after a fall at Na Muang 2 Waterfall in Koh Samui.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343115-indian-tourist-missing-after-fall-at-koh-samui-waterfall-despite-warnings/?do=findComment&comment=19372459

 

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Thai PM Grateful for Father's Praise, Yet Concerned About His Health

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

At 4:50 pm on 10 November, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra gave an interview at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, addressing recent remarks by her father, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who praised her dedication and quick learning on the job.

 

Full. story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343185-thai-pm-grateful-for-fathers-praise-yet-concerned-about-his-health/

 

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Grandfather and Grandson Electrocuted While Camping in Front Yard
 

 

A 52-year-old grandfather and his 10-year-old grandson were found dead after being electrocuted while camping in a tent outside their home in Udon Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343196-grandfather-and-grandson-electrocuted-while-camping-in-front-yard/

 

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UPDATE
Foreign Gang Arrested in Thai Hotel Raid for Robbing Tourist of Over 8 Million Baht

 

 

Thai police conducted a dramatic raid at a prominent hotel, successfully apprehending a gang of foreign criminals accused of luring and robbing a tourist of over 8 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343146-foreign-gang-robs-ukrainian-tourist-of-over-8-million-baht-in-phuket/?do=findComment&comment=19373197

 

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Perplexing Theft: Woman Steals Coffin Cart, Claims It’s Perfect for Drying Clothes
 

 

In a bizarre incident, a woman was apprehended after allegedly stealing a funeral coffin cart from Boon Kanchararam Temple (Wat Nong Phang Khae) in Bang Lamung, Chonburi, claiming she “borrowed” it to use for drying her clothes.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343210-perplexing theft-woman-steals-coffin-cart-claims-it’s-perfect-for-drying-clothes/

 

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Canna-bust: British student’s drug-filled dreams go up in smoke

 

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A British student’s high-flying ambitions came crashing down when his ill-fated bid to smuggle a suitcase brimming with cannabis from Thailand was thwarted. The desperate act was all in the name of funding his university education, a courtroom in Austria heard.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343229-canna-bust-british-student’s-drug-filled-dreams-go-up-in-smoke/

 

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Thai businesses urged to monitor US trade policy under Trump

 

Image: AP Photo/David Goldman

 

The Thai Wholesale and Retail Trade Association advises local businesses to closely watch global trade dynamics and the international economy in light of Donald Trump’s recent return to the White House. This call to attention comes amid concerns about potential shifts in US trade policy that could have far-reaching impacts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343230-thai-businesses-urged-to-monitor-us-trade-policy-under-trump/

 

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Chinese call centre scam leader surrenders after 7 months in hiding

 

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A leading Chinese member of a call centre scam gang in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat surrendered to Thai police after seven months in hiding.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343231-chinese-call-centre-scam-leader-surrenders-after-7-months-in-hiding/

 

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No time to lose: Mexican tourist returns pricey watch after Bangkok airport mix-up

 

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A Mexican woman on holiday with her family in Phuket agreed to return a luxury watch worth about 200,000 baht to a Thai woman, stating that she thought it belonged to a family member and mistakenly took it from Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343232-no-time-to-lose-mexican-tourist-returns-pricey-watch-after-bangkok-airport-mix-up/