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The Suvarnabhumi Airport, internationally renowned and Thailand's busiest, is in for a significant overhaul with plans to be the top transit hub in Southeast Asia. The Airports of Thailand (AOT) have released an ambitious master plan aimed at boosting the percentages of transit flights from a mere 4% to a lofty 20%. The ultimate aim is to join the ranks of the world's top 20 airports by the year 2030.

 

Thailand Looks to Bolster Suvarnabhumi Airport as Southeast Asia's Top Transit Hub

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343669-thailand-looks-to-bolster-suvarnabhumi-airport-as-southeast-asias-top-transit-hub/

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Frenchman faces legal action for unlawful macaque possession in Bangkok

 

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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, 

 

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

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

 

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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

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School Van Overturns in Surat Thani, Injuring 11

 

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A school van carrying nine students and two teachers overturned in Thung Rang subdistrict, Kanchanadit district, Surat Thani province. The crash occurred near the Paolo Stadium, leaving all 11 occupants injured, with two initially trapped inside the vehicle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343692-school-van-overturns-in-surat-thani-injuring-11/

 

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Two Killed, Several Injured in School Transport Crash in Pattani
 

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A collision between a six-wheel truck and a school transport vehicle left two dead and several others injured in Pattani Province. The incident took place on Route 42 near Kota Bridge, Village 5, Laharn Subdistrict, Sai Buri District.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343694-two-killed-several-injured-in-school-transport-crash-in-pattani/

 

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Student Drowns After Skipping Class to Swim in Public Pond: Roi Et
 

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An incident occurred in Suwannaphum district, Roi Et province, when a group of students skipped class to go swimming. One of the students, a 13-year-old girl, drowned after slipping into a deep section of the pond while wearing her school uniform.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343695-student-drowns-after-skipping-class-to-swim-in-public-pond-roi-et/

 

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Thai police ‘tweet’ out arrests in illegal bird trade bust
by Bright Choomanee

 

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Thai police have swooped on a major illegal bird trade operation in southern Thailand, arresting two people involved in selling protected Bulbul birds via Facebook. The suspects admitted to selling thousands of birds over the past year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343696-thai-police-‘tweet’-out-arrests-in-illegal-bird-trade-bust/

 

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Shuttle Bus Crash at Phu Phek Temple Leaves One Dead, 25 Injured

 

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An electric shuttle bus crash occurred on the descent from Phu Phek Temple in Na Hua Bo Subdistrict, Phanna Nikhom District, Sakon Nakhon Province. Reports indicate that the shuttle bus driver lost control and veered off the road, resulting in numerous injuries and one fatality.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343697-shuttle-bus-crash-at-phu-phek-temple-leaves-one-dead-25-injured/

 

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Police arrest Sisaket man for firearms and drugs possession
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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Police successfully conducted a crime crackdown during the Loy Krathong festival, seizing firearms and ammunition. On the day of the operation, officers arrested a 45 year old Thai man, at his residence in Huai Chan subdistrict, Khun Han district, Sisaket province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343698-police-arrest-sisaket-man-for-firearms-and-drugs-possession/

 

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Brutal Murder in Bueng Kan: 43-Year-Old Man Found Stabbed in Rice Field
 

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A chilling murder unfolded in Bueng Kan province when police discovered the body of a 43-year-old man in a rice field near a rubber plantation in Ban Non Thai Prasit, Moo 11, Chomphu Phon subdistrict. The body showed clear signs of violent assault.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343699-brutal-murder-in-bueng-kan-43-year-old-man-found-stabbed-in-rice-field/

 

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Crackdown on Foreign Massage Workers Competing with Thai Nationals at Mall in Lat Phrao

 

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Authorities launched an operation to tackle illegal foreign workers, focusing on individuals taking jobs from Thai nationals. Following orders from Pol. Gen. Ittipon Ittisarothai, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau and Pol. Lt. Gen. Prasat Khemapisit, Commander of the Immigration Division 1, a series of inspections took place at a shopping mall in the Lat Phrao area of Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343700-crackdown-on-foreign-massage-workers-competing-with-thai-nationals-at-mall-in-lat-phrao/

 

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Police ‘sidecar’ into bust: Drug suspect nabbed in undercover sting
by Bright Choomanee 

 

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Police officers in disguise successfully apprehended a major drug suspect by blending seamlessly into the local community. Disguised as locals, they rode a sidecar motorcycle to the suspect’s home, where they arrested him without raising suspicion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343702-police-‘sidecar’-into-bust-drug-suspect-nabbed-in-undercover-sting/

 

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