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Thailand's Loy Krathong Festival Illuminates Rivers Nationwide

Celebrated 15 November across Thailand, the Loy Krathong festival sees communities gather to release beautiful, candlelit offerings called krathongs onto rivers, canals, and lakes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343505-thailands-loy-krathong-festival-illuminates-rivers-nationwide/

Baht to basics: Tourists’ wild rides on Phuket tuk tuks spark online uproar
 

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Thai netizens and a local news Facebook page criticised foreign tourists for their inappropriate behaviour on baht buses and tuk tuks in Phuket, expressing concerns over the safety of both the tourists themselves and other motorists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343586-baht-to-basics-tourists’-wild-rides-on-phuket-tuk-tuks-spark-online-uproar/

Nightly Merry-Making at Pattaya Beach Challenges Law Enforcement

 

Photo: The Pattaya News

 

As evening falls upon the stretch of Thailand's Pattaya Beach, the carefree harmonies of music blend with the ocean's rhythm, punctuating the air with an atmosphere of jovial recklessness to the chagrin of local authorities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343581-nightly-merry-making-at-pattaya-beach-challenges-law-enforcement/

Chiang Mai: Free rent for grabs in exchange for taming neighbour

 

Photo courtesy of Saranya Facebook page via The Nation

 

A Chiang Mai homeowner is taking drastic measures to settle a neighbourhood feud by offering three months of rent-free living to anyone willing to stand up to a particularly “mad” bully next door.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343587-chiang-mai-free-rent-for-grabs-in-exchange-for-taming-neighbour/

Deadly Multi-Vehicle Collision Near Rayong Central Prison Claims Two Lives

 

 

A multi-vehicle collision took place on Highway 3191 near Rayong Central Prison in Pluak Daeng district, Rayong. The crash involved a black car, which was torn in half upon impact, and two pickup trucks. The incident resulted in casualties, and two fatalities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343599-deadly-multi-vehicle-collision-near-rayong-central-prison-claims-two-lives/

 

Two Myanmar Nationals Found Shot Dead Near Ratchaburi Border
 

 

Police in Suan Phueng, Ratchaburi, responded to reports of two bodies discovered on a dirt road near the Thai-Myanmar border. Pol. Capt. Chaiwat Purintraphiban led officers from the Suan Phueng Police Station to the scene near Pong Song Ko village, where they found the victims, both Myanmar nationals, shot dead.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343600-two-myanmar-nationals-found-shot-dead-near-ratchaburi-border/

 

14 Year Old Student Falls from Third Floor of School Building in Nong Khai
 

 

A 14 year old student from a school in Nong Khai narrowly escaped more severe injury after falling from the third floor of a school building, crashing through tiles and landing on the concrete below.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343601-14-year-old-student-falls-from third-floor-of-school-building-in-nong-khai/

 

Police Officer Dies in Crash While on Stakeout: Pathum Thani

 

 

A high-ranking police officer, Pol. Lt. Col. Setthapong Songklod, passed away after his vehicle veered off course and collided with a house front and a utility pole while he was allegedly on a stakeout to apprehend a suspect.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343602-police-officer-dies-in-crash-while-on-stakeout pathum-thani/

 

Fire in Condo Parking Garage in Chokchai 4, Damages Pickup Truck and Two Cars
 

 

A fire broke out early morning ,in the parking garage of a condominium complex in Bangkok’s Chokchai 4 neighbourhood, leaving a pickup truck almost destroyed and two nearby cars damaged. The blaze is suspected to have originated from a pile of garbage near the vehicles.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343605-fire-in-condo-parking-garage-in-chokchai-4-damages-pickup-truck-and-two-cars/

 

Tourist Police Arrest Monk for Illegal Firearms Trade
 

Picture courtesy of TMN.

 

Under the direction of the Tourist Police Bureau, a recent operation led to the arrest of a monk involved in illegal firearm trading in Chachoengsao province. The arrest was orchestrated by high-ranking officers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343606-tourist-police-arrest-monk-for-illegal-firearms-trade/

 

One Dead, One Injured in Kanchanaburi Car Crash as Vehicle Plunges into Canal
 

 

The Miracle of Life Foundation (Khun Rattanawut), Kanchanaburi Province, responded to a report of a car accident during that resulted in one fatality and one injury in the Nong Rai Canal in Takhamaen Subdistrict, Tha Maka District, Kanchanaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343608-one-dead-one-injured-in-kanchanaburi-car-crash-as-vehicle-plunges-into-canal/

 

Bombing Attack on Tanyongdalo Bridge Injures 5 Officers in Pattani
 

 

In an attack in Pattani province, five police officers were injured when a bomb planted on a motorcycle exploded on the Tanyongdalo Bridge in Yaring district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343609-bombing-attack-on-tanyongdalo-bridge-injures-5-officers-in-pattani/

 

Husband Fatally Stabs Wife in Jealous Rage Before Attempting Suicide

 

 

In an incident fuelled by jealousy, a man allegedly stabbed his wife to death before turning the knife on himself in an attempted suicide. The attack occurred at a plant shop in Ban Nong Waeng Yao, Nong Wua So District, Udon Thani Province.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343610-husband-fatally-stabs-wife-in-jealous-rage-before-attempting-suicide/

 

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Gunman Arrested in Double Murder of Myanmar Nationals by Thai Border

 

 

Authorities have arrested a gunman suspected of killing two Myanmar nationals and abandoning their bodies on a roadside, in what police believe was a robbery attempt.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343600-two-myanmar-nationals-found-shot-dead-near-ratchaburi-border/?do=findComment&comment=19382322

 

UK Pensioners in Thailand Face New Scrutiny Over Pension Fraud

 

File photo courtesy: Salzburg global x-account

 

British pensioners living abroad, including in Thailand, will soon face enhanced scrutiny as UK banking confidentiality is set to change under new legislation targeting pension fraud.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343598-uk-pensioners-in-thailand-face-new-scrutiny-over-pension-fraud/

Thai Man's Heartbreak as Missing Dog Found Slaughtered

 

Picture courtesy: Khaosod

 

In a tragic turn of events, a Thai man’s search for his beloved dog, Sushi, ended in heartbreak after he discovered the pet had been slaughtered and eaten. The man, whose plea for help circulated widely online, had initially given Sushi to an Akha villager in Pa Sang Noi, Mae Chan District, Chiang Rai Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343616-thai-mans-heartbreak-as-missing-dog-found-slaughtered/

 

ONCB Seizes Nearly 3 kg of Mephedrone Hidden in Protein Container, Foreign Suspect Arrested

 

 

The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has confiscated 2,989 grams of the category 1 drug, mephedrone, concealed within a protein powder container shipped from abroad. The operation culminated in the arrest of a Maldives national who attempted to collect the suspicious package from a transport company in Bangkok.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343619-oncb-seizes-nearly-3-kg-of-mephedrone-hidden-in-protein-container-foreign-suspect-arrested/

 

Overloaded Pickup Truck Flips Backwards on Koh Phangan Hill, Two Injured (Video in Story)

 

 

In an incident on Koh Phangan, an overloaded pickup truck carrying a heavy load of trees overturned while attempting to climb a steep hill.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343621-overloaded-pickup-truck-flips-backwards-on-koh-phangan-hill-two-injured/

 

Thailand Considers Nuclear Energy as Gas Supplies Dwindle

 

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Thailand's journey towards nuclear energy takes centre stage as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) delves into a proposed small modular reactor (SMR) project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343628-thailand-considers-nuclear-energy-as-gas-supplies-dwindle/

 

Bangkok Motor Expo shifts into high gear to rev up bookings
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Motor Show

Buckle up, folks! The 41st Bangkok International Motor Expo is zooming into town tomorrow, and car distributors are hoping for a much-needed boost in bookings, despite the market feeling like it’s stuck in first gear.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343629-bangkok-motor-expo-shifts-into-high-gear-to-rev-up-bookings/

 

TMD sounds the ‘rain’ alarm as monsoon hits 28 provinces
by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Maksym Ivashchenko, Unsplash

The latest weather conditions have prompted the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) to issue a warning for severe monsoon rains affecting 28 provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343630-tmd-sounds-the-‘rain’-alarm-as-monsoon-hits-28-provinces/

 

Chon Buri police arrest three for trafficking 10 year old Burmese girl
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

Police in Chon Buri apprehended two Thai individuals and a Myanmar citizen, accusing them of trafficking a young girl from Myanmar to work under exploitative conditions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343636-chon-buri-police-arrest-three-for-trafficking-10-year-old-burmese-girl/

 

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Pattaya City councillor ‘paves’ the way for safer roads
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

In a proactive move to address complaints over potentially dangerous road conditions, Pattaya City Council member Wutthithorn Saengurai inspected an ongoing road project on Sukhumvit Road near the South Pattaya intersection yesterday, November 14.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343639-pattaya-city-councillor-‘paves’-the-way-for-safer-roads/

 

Thailand consumer confidence rises for first time in eight months
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of MGR Online

Consumer confidence in Thailand saw its first improvement in eight months this October, driven by reduced concerns over recent floods and improved economic conditions influenced by government policies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343644-thailand-consumer-confidence-rises-for-first-time-in-eight-months/

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British expats uncovered in Thailand as UK probes pension fraud
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of William Russell

In a fresh twist for British expats soaking up the sun abroad, the cloak of UK banking secrecy is about to be lifted if there’s a whiff of state pension fraud.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343598-uk-pensioners-in-thailand-face-new-scrutiny-over-pension-fraud/?do=findComment&comment=19382998

 

Feline faux-paw: Empress of Ayodhaya cat drugged by amateur

 

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In a shocking twist worthy of its own drama, fresh revelations have emerged from the set of the Thai historical series, The Empress of Ayodhaya. It’s been discovered that the mysterious black cat, who was anaesthetised during filming, was knocked out by someone with zero veterinarian credentials.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343663-feline-faux-paw-empress-of-ayodhaya-cat-drugged-by-amateur/

 

Thai singer’s fake goods hit a sour note with socialite
 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A prominent Thai country singer has been accused of running a fraudulent business scheme and selling counterfeit luxury goods, resulting in a loss of 8 million baht for a well-known socialite. The allegations have sparked widespread interest on social media, with many speculating about the singer’s identity and the extent of their activities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343664-thai-singer’s-fake-goods-hit-a-sour-note-with-socialite/

 

Frenchman faces legal action for unlawful macaque possession in Bangkok

 

Picture courtesy of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department's Facebook

 

A French national has found himself facing legal action for allegedly keeping four young macaques unlawfully after showcasing them on social media. This incident unfolded when officials from the Natural Resources, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, along with police from the Natural Resources and Environment Crime Division, executed a search at the individual’s residence in Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343665-frenchman-faces-legal-action-for-unlawful-macaque-possession-in-bangkok/

 

Russian man confirmed dead after fatal fall in Phuket hotel

 

Picture courtesy of Patong Police

 

A tragic incident unfolded in Phuket as police have confirmed the identity of a 37 year old Russian man who is believed to have fatally jumped from a hotel in Soi Paradise, Patong. The event took place on November 13 night, leaving police and locals in shock.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343666-russian-man-confirmed-dead-after-fatal-fall-in-phuket-hotel/

 

Cyber police arrest scammer who defrauded politician’s daughter of 650,000 baht
 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Cyber police apprehended a key player in a call centre scam that deceived the daughter of a Democrat Party deputy leader out of over 650,000 baht by impersonating officials from the Department of Special Investigation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343667-cyber-police-arrest-scammer-who-defrauded-politician’s-daughter-of-650000-baht/