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Mexican tourist returns pricey watch after Bangkok airport mix-up

 

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/

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Inmate Murder at Bangkok Prison Sparks Security Concerns - video

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A harrowing incident unfolded at Bangkok's Minburi Remand Prison, where six inmates brutally assaulted and fatally stabbed a fellow prisoner, Yutthakarn, using improvised weapons fashioned from prison materials. This grisly attack has raised serious questions about security measures within the facility.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343252-inmate-murder-at-bangkok-prison-sparks-security-concerns-video/

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Kittirat Na Ranong Chosen as BOT Board Chair Amid Protests

 

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Kittirat Na Ranong, a familiar face in Thailand's political landscape as a former deputy premier and finance minister, has been appointed as the chairman of the Bank of Thailand's board. This significant decision was reached by an independent selection committee led by Sathit Limpongpan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343267-kittirat-na-ranong-chosen-as-bot-board-chair-amid-protests/

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Foreign Driver in Fatal EV Collision with Motorbike, Drags It Over 50 Metres
 

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A 40 year old foreign woman driving a new, red license plated electric car collided with a Honda Scoopy motorbike, resulting in the death of a passenger and injuries to the rider.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343281-foreign-driver-in-fatal-ev-collision-with-motorbike-drags-it-over-50-metres/

 

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Young Woman Found Dead in Car with Heartbreaking Message to Mother
 

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Police discovered the body of a young woman in a white Honda City parked on Phaholyothin Road in Pathum Thani’s Khlong Luang district. The woman, who rented the vehicle on November 8, was found with a charcoal stove inside the car, leading authorities to suspect carbon monoxide poisoning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343282-young-woman-found-dead-in-car-with-heartbreaking-message-to-mother/

 

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Fire Engulfs Commercial Building in Ranong Market Area
 

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A fire broke out late at night in a four-story, 14-unit commercial building in the bustling Ranong Thani Market area, Bang Non, Ranong City District. Firefighters battled the blaze for over five hours, managing to contain it before it spread further.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343289-fire-engulfs-commercial-building-in-ranong-market-area/

 

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Man Missing for Three Days Found Dead with Multiple Reptile Bite Marks

 

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A man who disappeared after fleeing into dense marshland following an alleged theft at a convenience store was found dead, showing signs of reptile bites. Family members, who had been searching for him since his disappearance, discovered his body after three days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343291-man-missing-for-three-days-found-dead-with-multiple-reptile-bite-marks/

 

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Missing Teen Found Working Illegally at Pattaya Bar, Mother Speaks Out

 

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A 16-year-old girl, missing for nearly three months, was discovered working in a bar in Pattaya, raising concerns about underage employment and exploitation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343287-mother-finds-16-year-old-daughter-allegedly-working-at-bar-in-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=19374994

 

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Thai Man in Drink Driving Custody Dies; Foul Play Ruled Out

 

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A Thai man, 57-year-old Thongsai, has died under mysterious circumstances while in police custody at Chaiyaphruek Police Station in Nonthaburi after being arrested for drink driving. The incident has raised concerns, prompting his wife, Tippawan, to demand a deeper investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343306-thai-man-in-drink-driving-custody-dies-foul-play-ruled-out/

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Bangkok plans cycling lanes to ease congestion in key districts
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The capital’s bustling streets may soon see a transformation as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Thailand Walking and Cycling Institute Foundation (TWCIF) are set to introduce a walking and cycling lane project in four heavily congested areas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343308-bangkok-plans-cycling-lanes-to-ease-congestion-in-key-districts/

 

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Seven Injured as Farm Truck Plunges 15 Metres Off Cliff in Lampang

 

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The incident occurred, when a farm truck, locally known as an “e-tan,” lost control and plunged down a 15 metre cliff in Wang Nuea district, Lampang. The incident took place on a remote agricultural road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343314-seven-injured-as-farm-truck-plunges-15-metres-off-cliff-in-lampang/

 

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Minister defends ‘controversial’ land title decision in Buriram

 

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Deputy Interior Minister Songsak Thongsri recently stepped into the spotlight by defending a contentious decision made by a land committee regarding land title documents for plots in Buriram’s Khao Kradong area. This decision comes despite a 2021 Supreme Court ruling that the land is owned by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343348-minister-defends-‘controversial’-land-title-decision-in-buriram/

 

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Hawk theft stumps owner as police stall over 10,000 baht fee

 

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A young entrepreneur is grappling with a distressing theft involving a prized Harris’s hawk, valued at nearly 200,000 baht (US$5,765), allegedly stolen by an employee. Three months on, the case remains unresolved despite clear evidence and a reported demand for a 10,000 baht (US$290) fuel fee by police for assistance in the investigation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343351-hawk-theft-stumps-owner-as-police-stall-over-10000-baht-fee/

 

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Thai woman’s daring car cling ends in roadside heartbreak - video

 

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A Thai woman desperately tried to stop her husband from fleeing with his mistress by clinging onto his car, only to be savagely attacked and left abandoned by him on a roadside in Phatthalung, a southern province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343173-woman-clings-to-husbands-car-in-furious-confrontation-over-alleged-affair/?do=findComment&comment=19376593

 

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Fake monk returns to Bangkok to beg day after losing robes - video

 

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Just one day after being unmasked as a fake monk, a 65 year old man from Saraburi, Central Thailand, was spotted back on the streets of Bangkok, resuming his act as a disabled beggar—but this time without his monk’s robes.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343353-fake-monk-returns-to-bangkok-to-beg-day-after-losing-robes-video/

 

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Elephant rampage at charity event in Bueng Kan kills woman

 

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An elephant at a charity event in Bueng Kan went on a rampage, causing the tragic death of one woman and leaving a man severely injured. The incident, which took place yesterday, November 11, led to chaos as attendees fled in panic.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343354-elephant-rampage-at-charity-event-in-bueng-kan-kills-woman/

 

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Thailand's Pet Food Exports Soar 31%, Raking 80 Billion Baht

 

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Thailand's pet food exports have surged by approximately 31% in the first nine months of the year, generating around 80 billion baht, according to the Commerce Ministry’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO). The demand for premium dog and cat food drove this growth, with these segments contributing a striking 71 billion baht, marking a 39% increase from last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343355-thailands-pet-food-exports-soar-31-raking-80-billion-baht/

 

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Thailand Revamps Coal Power Units to Ensure Cheap Electricity

 

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In a bid to stabilise electricity prices amid rising energy costs, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is refurbishing two vital coal-fired power units in Lampang. This comes as part of EGAT's strategy to extend the lifespan of Units 8 and 9, each generating 320 megawatts, crucial for reducing Thailand's dependence on pricey imported liquefied natural gas (LNG).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343357-thailand-revamps-coal-power-units-to-ensure-cheap-electricity/

 

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Pattaya's Walking Street Dazzles with New 3D LED Display

 

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Pattaya's Walking Street has just upped the ante in its famous nightlife scene. On Saturday, November 9, the iconic strip lit up with a massive 3D LED screen, captivating both local and international tourists. This state-of-the-art addition has fast become a highlight, transforming the bustling area into a must-visit destination.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343359-pattayas-walking-street-dazzles-with-new-3d-led-display/

 

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