Thailand plans 14 new floating solar farms to boost renewable energy

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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.

Elephant rampage at charity event in Bueng Kan kills woman

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Bangkok Adapts 'London Model' for Traffic Congestion Fees

 

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The Thai Transport Ministry plans to implement the "London Model" to manage traffic congestion in Bangkok by introducing congestion fees in inner city areas. This move aims to reduce heavy traffic and fund public transport infrastructure.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343404-bangkok-adapts-london-model-for-traffic-congestion-fees/

 

 

Early Check-In Coming to Suvarnabhumi Airport by February

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Suvarnabhumi International Airport will begin offering an early check-in service by February. This new service allows passengers to check in up to 24 hours before their flight. The Transport Ministry announced this on social media, explaining that the goal is to make travel easier and to cut down on congestion at Thailand’s main international airport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343367-early-check-in-coming-to-suvarnabhumi-airport-by-february/

Drunk foreigner shocks Phuket woman by entering her unlocked car

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A Thai man took to social media to issue a warning to locals in Phuket after a drunk foreign man entered his girlfriend’s unlocked car last night leaving her in shock.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343365-drunk-foreigner-shocks-phuket-woman-by-entering-her-unlocked-car/

Thai Electric Cables Mostly Fail Global Safety Standards

 

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The Industry Minister of Thailand, Akanat Promphan, has issued a concerning report stating that the majority of electric cable brands sold within the country fail to meet international safety standards.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343364-thai-electric-cables-mostly-fail-global-safety-standards/

Woman Seriously Injured After Fall from Phuket Hotel’s Fifth Floor
 

 

A 35 year old Thai woman was reported to have fallen from the fifth floor of a hotel at around 20.20 November 12, on Nanai Road in Patong,

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343384-woman-seriously-injured-after-fall-from-phuket-hotel’s-fifth-floor/

 

Thaksin Summoned by House Panel to Testify on Police Hospital Stay

 

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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, alongside high-profile government figures, has been summoned to testify before a House committee later this month concerning his controversial stay at Police Hospital last year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343385-thaksin-summoned-by-house-panel-to-testify-on-police-hospital-stay/

 

Chonburi: Husband Killed, Young Son in Coma After Tractor Falls into Canal

 

 

A father was killed and his 3 year old son left in critical condition after their tractor suffered a tyre blowout, veered off course, and overturned into a canal, trapping both beneath. The tragedy unfolded in full view of the man’s wife, who followed closely behind.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343386-chonburi-husband-killed-young-son-in-coma-after-tractor-falls-into-canal/

 

Mystery Car Parked Directly on Krabi Beach Sparks Concerns Among Sunbathers
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

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Krabi — A mysterious car parked directly on the beach in Koh Lanta, Krabi, left sunbathers bewildered.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343387-mystery-car-parked-directly-on-krabi-beach-sparks-concerns-among-sunbathers/

 

Thief With Good Manners Steals Gold Necklaces After Removing Shoes

 

 

In a bizarre robbery, a man stole two gold necklaces worth approximately 180,000 baht after removing his shoes before entering the gold store. The incident occurred at the Yaowarat Ketuam Gold Shop located at 67/7 Moo 6, Bang Torat Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343388-thief-with-good-manners-steals-gold-necklaces-after-removing-shoes/

 

Thai Police Rescue Five Chinese Tourists from Human Trafficking Plot

 

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On 12 November, Police Lieutenant General Prachuap Wongsuk, Acting Deputy Police Chief of Thailand, successfully intervened to prevent a human trafficking incident involving five Chinese tourists who intended to travel to Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343390-thai-police-rescue-five-chinese-tourists-from-human-trafficking-plot/

Man Stabbed to Death in Nonthaburi After Confrontation Over Inappropriate Behaviour

 

A 45 year old motorcycle taxi driver was fatally stabbed in Nonthaburi's Bang Kruai district, following a dispute over his alleged inappropriate behaviour toward another man's wife.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343389-man-stabbed-to-death-in-nonthaburi-after-confrontation-over-inappropriate-behaviour/

 

Student at Prominent Korat School Falls to Death from Seventh Floor
 

 

A female student from a well-known school in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, fell from the seventh floor of a school building and subsequently passed away. The case has brought back memories of a similar event in 2022, when a student fell from the same building.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343391-student-at-prominent-korat-school-falls-to-death-from-seventh-floor/

 

Family in Fear as Drug-Addicted Son Goes on Rampage, Sets Fire to Pickup Truck
 

 

Police in Bang Lamung received report of a violent rampage involving a drug-fuelled individual who destroyed property and set fire to a pickup truck, causing significant damage to both the vehicle and the family home.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343393-family-in-fear-as-drug-addicted-son-goes-on-rampage-sets-fire-to-pickup-truck/

 

Electrical Short Circuit Sparks Incident at Triam Udom Suksa School

 

 

A brief but alarming incident occurred on the morning of November 12,  at Triam Udom Suksa School in Bangkok’s Pathum Wan District, when an electrical short circuit triggered smoke throughout one of the school’s main buildings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343394-electrical-short-circuit-sparks-incident-at-triam-udom-suksa-school/

 

Elderly Shop Owner's Dispute with Younger Partner Escalates to Knife Attack
 

 

A family dispute took a violent turn when a 51 year old man, attacked his partner's son with a knife after a heated argument. The incident occurred at a small convenience store on Soi Sup Boon Chai, Bang Mueang Subdistrict, Samut Prakan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343395-elderly-shop-owners-dispute-with-younger-partner-escalates-to-knife-attack/

 

Unidentified Man Found Shot and Left Under Bridge in Narathiwat

 

 

A gruesome discovery was made early morning, in Narathiwat province, where the body of an unidentified man was found under the Batu Salao Bridge in Ban Kanuwa, Sub-district of Kalisa, in the Ra Nga district. 
 

Full story: : https://aseannow.com/topic/1343396-unidentified-man-found-shot-and-left-under-bridge-in-narathiwat/

 

Immigration Crackdown in Chonburi Leads to Arrest of Cambodian Ice Cream Vendor for Assault

 

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Chonburi Immigration Police conducted a large-scale operation targeting illegal migrant workers in the area, resulting in a number of arrests and a dramatic confrontation involving a Cambodian ice cream vendor who allegedly assaulted a Thai customer, severing his finger in the altercation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343398-immigration-crackdown-in-chonburi-leads-to-arrest-of-cambodian-ice-cream-vendor-for-assault/

 

Aggressive Foreign Vendors in Pattaya Threaten City Image Ahead of Major Festivals
By Aim Tanakorn

 

Pattaya — Foreign vendors in Pattaya, some carrying young children, are aggressively trying to sell items like flowers and candy to tourists, sparking concerns about the city’s image ahead of the upcoming Loy Krathong and International Fireworks Festival.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343392-aggressive-foreign-vendors-in-pattaya-threaten-city-image-ahead-of-major-festivals/

 

Israelis in Thailand on Alert After Security Warning

 

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Israeli authorities have cautioned their citizens in Thailand to be extra careful due to reports of a potential threat targeting them. This warning comes ahead of the famous Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan this Friday. As reported by the Times of Israel, the alert stems from a possible terror attack during the event.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343402-israelis-in-thailand-on-alert-after-security-warning/

 

Thai Hotels Alarmed by Foreign Business Practices

 

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The Thai hospitality industry is raising alarms about the infiltration of foreign businesses leveraging local nominees, a practice perceived as damaging to Thailand’s esteemed tourism image. The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has sounded the alarm as concerns mount that these activities could trigger detrimental price wars, particularly amongst lower-tier hotels.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343403-thai-hotels-alarmed-by-foreign-business-practices/

 

Thai Lawyer Challenges Central Bank Board Chairman Appointment

 

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In a recent twist impacting Thailand's central banking landscape, Mr Chow Meekhuad, a Bangkok-based lawyer, has raised concerns over the eligibility of Kittiratt Na Ranong as the new chairman of the Bank of Thailand's board.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343409-thai-lawyer-challenges-central-bank-board-chairman-appointment/

 

Thais in Los Angeles Protest Against PM Paetongtarn’s Visit

 

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Thais in Los Angeles expressed discontent during Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's visit. Onlookers were taken aback when the protest unfolded, marking an eventful moment during her trip abroad. Shared widely online, the protest captured attention far beyond LA.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343410-thais-in-los-angeles-protest-against-pm-paetongtarn’s-visit/

 

British man arrested for selling drugs to foreign tourists in Chiang Mai
by Petch Petpailin 

 

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Chiang Mai Immigration officers observed the Englishman, identified only as Daniel, displaying suspicious behaviour. Daniel was a partner in a cannabis shop on Chang Moi Road in the province. The main owner of the shop was a Thai national who legally registered the store.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343422-british-man-arrested-for-selling-drugs-to-foreign-tourists-in-chiang-mai/

 

Thailand plans 14 new floating solar farms to boost renewable energy

 

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The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is pushing forward with the development of 14 new floating solar farm projects as part of its strategic efforts to increase renewable energy production. These projects, with a combined capacity of 2,656 megawatts, are set to be constructed on the reservoirs of seven hydroelectric dams under the latest national power development plan (PDP) for 2024.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343448-thailand-plans-14-new-floating-solar-farms-to-boost-renewable-energy/

 

Bone-chilling discovery: Thai couple ‘dig up’ mystery in old freezer at abandoned farm

 

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A Thai scrap-buying couple unearthed some mysterious bones in an old freezer they were about to purchase from an abandoned pig farm in the central province of Prachin Buri. The bones are under investigation to determine whether they belong to humans or animals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343449-bone-chilling-discovery-thai-couple-‘dig-up’-mystery-in-old-freezer-at-abandoned-farm/

 

Spring surprise: Flooding ‘washes out’ Chiang Mai roads - video

 

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Water springs in Mueang Na, Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai have been causing unusual flooding, leading to road closures. Normally dry for six months, these springs have continuously flowed, affecting multiple areas simultaneously and disrupting local transport.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343450-spring-surprise-flooding-‘washes-out’-chiang-mai-roads-video/

 

Shock and awe: Disabled man electrocuted in fatal fan fire

 

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A tragic incident occurred when a disabled man was electrocuted, leading to a fire that consumed him as he lay over a fan. His sister, who was upstairs, was affected by smoke inhalation. Neighbours quickly responded after hearing an explosion and seeing smoke billowing from the house.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343451-shock-and-awe-disabled-man-electrocuted-in-fatal-fan-fire/

 

Motorcyclist dies after running red light in Bangkok crash

 

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A tragic traffic incident occurred at the Wat Samian Nari intersection in Bangkok, where a motorcyclist ran a red light and collided with a passing pickup truck, resulting in the motorcyclist’s immediate death. The accident happened early today, November 13, at 12.30am, leaving police in the capital city to respond swiftly to the scene.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343453-motorcyclist-dies-after-running-red-light-in-bangkok-crash/

 

Fishing for heroes: Trang fisherman saves boys from drowning

 

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A heroic act unfolded recently when Witit Yanglang, a 26 year old fisherman from Trang province, courageously leapt into the sea to save two 11 year old boys from drowning. The boys, who had been playing near a pier, were rescued just in time, earning Witit widespread admiration as a hero.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343454-fishing-for-heroes-trang-fisherman-saves-boys-from-drowning/