Thai elderly to soon receive 10,000 baht cash aid: Finance Ministry
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Thailand's Ministry of Finance is poised to introduce a one-time cash payment initiative targeting the elderly, as confirmed by Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343714-thai-elderly-to-soon-receive-10000-baht-cash-aid-finance-ministry/

 

Thailand Considers Law Revisions to Attract Foreign Real Estate Investment

 

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Thailand is actively considering changes to its real estate laws to encourage foreign investment, as outlined by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343708-thailand-considers-law-revisions-to-attract-foreign-real-estate-investment/

Teenager Tragically Killed in Phayao Car-Motorcycle Collision

 

 

A collision occurred in Chiang Kham District, Phayao, in the early hours, when a 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit by a car after the driver had lost control.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343736-teenager-tragically-killed-in-phayao-car-motorcycle-collision/

 

Giant Python Over Four Metres Long Captured in Aranyaprathet Restaurant
 

 

A massive python, stretching over four metres in length, was captured inside the Pa Nong rice porridge restaurant in the heart of Aranyaprathet district, Sa Kaeo province. The snake’s appearance caused a commotion among local residents, leading to the intervention of a team of rescue volunteers from the Aranyaprathet Rescue Foundation.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343738-giant-python-over-four-metres-long-captured-in-aranyaprathet-restaurant/

 

Motorcycle Crash Leads to Fatality in Sriracha, Chonburi
 

 

A crash occurred on the Nong Kham-Nong Leng Road in Sriracha, Chonburi, when a motorcycle rider lost control and crashed into a pickup truck, leading to the rider’s death.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343740-motorcycle-crash-leads-to-fatality-in-sriracha-chonburi/

 

Factory in Free Zone Caught Operating Illegally After Closure Order

 

 

Authorities have uncovered illegal operations at a factory in a designated free zone in Chachoengsao Province, more than a year after it was ordered to cease activities. The Ministry of Industry has pledged to pursue legal action to the fullest extent.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343741-factory-in-free-zone-caught-operating-illegally-after-closure-order/

 

Father and Daughter Killed, Son Critically Injured in Pickup Truck Crash

 

 

A crash occurred on Sukhumvit Road in Rayong Province, claiming the lives of a father and his teenage daughter, while his son was critically injured. The family was on their way to visit the children’s grandmother at the hospital when their white Toyota Hilux Vigo pickup truck rear-ended a trailer carrying longans.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343742-father-and-daughter-killed-son-critically-injured-in-pickup-truck-crash/

 

Phuket: Myanmar Worker Drowns While Collecting Money from Krathongs

 

 

A Myanmar worker drowned while attempting to collect money from a krathongs during the Loy Krathong festival in Bang Maluan Park, Choeng Thale Subdistrict, Thalang District.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343745-phuket-myanmar-worker-drowns-while-collecting-money-from-krathongs/

 

Nakhon Ratchasima: 63 Year Old Man Dies in Pickup Truck Collision

 

 

A 63 year old man tragically lost his life when his pickup truck collided with an 18-wheeler and became lodged underneath the trailer. The crash occurred near a U-turn on the Phimai-Market Khae Road in Tharn Prasat Subdistrict, Non Sung District, Nakhon Ratchasima.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343746-nakhon-ratchasima-63-year-old-man-dies-in-pickup-truck-collision/

 

33 Year Old Woman Dies After Stabbing Herself in Ayutthaya Following Dispute with Boyfriend

 

 

Police Lieutenant Colonel Pleng Pankaew, Deputy Inspector of Investigation at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Police Station, responded to a report of a woman who fatally injured herself with a knife at her residence in Pom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District. 
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343747-33-year-old-woman-dies-after-stabbing-herself-in-ayutthaya-following-dispute-with-boyfriend/

 

Fire Incident at Thonburi Residential Building Leaves Two Injured

 

 

A fire broke out in a residential building on Soi Thoet Thai 21, Bang Yi Ruea Subdistrict, Thonburi District, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343748-fire-incident-at-thonburi-residential-building-leaves-two-injured/

 

Dramatic Raid: Village Chief and Associates Arrested for Multi-Million Fraud

 

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In a high-profile operation, law enforcement officers, including a special commando unit, arrested the mayor of a subdistrict administrative organisation (SAO) and his associates on charges of large-scale fraud amounting to hundreds of millions of baht.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343749-dramatic-raid-village-chief-and-associates-arrested-for-multi-million-fraud/

 

Teenager Stabbed in Violent Altercation Following Minor Traffic collision in Chonburi
 

 

A minor traffic incident escalated into violence in the early hours in Bang Saen, Chonburi Province, leaving two teenagers seriously injured after being stabbed. The altercation occurred in front of a convenience store on Bang Saen Beach Road near Wonnapha Beach.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343750-teenager-stabbed-in-violent-altercation-following-minor-traffic-collision-in-chonburi/

 

Central Group Hosts 20th Annual Firefighter Challenge

 

 

Central Group organised the 20th annual Firefighter Challenge at Central Village in Bang Chalong, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan. The event, held in the Zone H parking area, aimed to enhance firefighting skills, physical and mental readiness, and teamwork among the company’s own fire response teams.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343752-central-group-hosts-20th-annual-firefighter-challenge/

 

 

Former Monk Wanted for Embezzling Temple Funds & Gambling Millions of Baht
 

 

The Loei Provincial Court has issued an arrest warrant for former monk Phra Maha Paktavee Phimkeeree (Akkaveero), also known as “Khruba Arm,” aged 34. Despite serving as a monk for 10 years, the former resident of Wat Pa Veluwanaram in Wang Saphung District, Loei, is accused of defrauding temple donors of millions of baht and losing the funds through online gambling.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343754-former-monk-wanted-for-embezzling-temple-funds-gambling-millions-of-baht/

 

Fire at Thai Beverage Recycling Factory in Pathum Thani

 

 

A fire broke out at the Thai Beverage Recycling Co., Ltd. factory in Pathum Thani, prompting an urgent response from authorities. Over 20 fire engines were deployed to tackle the blaze, which caused significant damage to the facility but, fortunately, resulted in no injuries or fatalities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343755-fire-at-thai-beverage-recycling-factory-in-pathum-thani/

 

Worker Electrocuted at Construction Site in Samut Prakan

 

 

A construction worker was electrocuted while plugging in a water pump at an underground power line installation project in Bang Bo District, Samut Prakan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343757-worker-electrocuted-at-construction-site-in-samut-prakan/

 

Woman Found Dead in Palm Plantation Identified as Prosecutor’s Mother-in-Law

 

 

A chilling discovery in Wang Chan District, Rayong Province, has taken a new turn after the body of an unidentified woman was found in a palm plantation. Initially, authorities were baffled by the gruesome scene, police have now identified the woman.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343759-woman-found-dead-in-palm-plantation-identified-as-prosecutor’s-mother-in-law/

 

Australian Businesswoman’s Condo in Pattaya Robbed: Over 3 Million Baht Stolen

 

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Pattaya City Police received a report of a robbery at a luxury condominium in Soi 5, Pratumnak Hill, South Pattaya, Chonburi Province. The victim, a 40-year-old Australian businesswoman in real estate was left in shock after discovering her valuables worth over 3.5 million baht had been stolen.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343762-australian-businesswoman’s-condo-in-pattaya-robbed-over-3-million-baht-stolen/

 

Gas Delivery Truck Erupts in Flames, Driver Severely Injured: Chonburi

 

 

In a harrowing incident on the evening of November 16,a gas delivery truck caught fire, causing multiple explosions and leaving the driver severely injured.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343764-gas-delivery-truck-erupts-in-flames-driver-severely-injured-chonburi/

 

8-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Mun River While Trying to Retrieve Money from Krathong
 

 

An 8-year-old boy drowned in the Mun River while attempting to retrieve money from a floating krathong during Loy Krathong festivities. Rescue teams spent over five hours searching before recovering his body from the river.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343772-8-year-old-boy-drowns-in-mun-river-while-trying-to-retrieve-money-from-krathong/

 

Fire at Pattaya Condo Sparks Panic Among Tourists

 

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Tourists were left in shock early morning, as a fire broke out in a sixth-floor unit of a Condominium in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343793-fire-at-pattaya-condo-sparks-panic-among-tourists/

 

UPDATE
Suspect Arrested in Brutal Murder and Robbery of Prosecutor’s Mother-in-Law

 

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Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder and robbery of a prosecutor’s mother-in-law, whose body was discovered in a palm plantation in Wang Chan district, Rayong. The suspect is reported to be someone close to the victim.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343759-woman-found-dead-in-palm-plantation-identified-as-prosecutor’s-mother-in-law/#findComment-19387381

 

UPDATE
14 Year Old Burglar Arrested for Australian Condo Heist in Pattaya

 

 

A teenage burglar was arrested after breaking into an Australian businesswoman’s condo and stealing valuables worth over 3 million baht during the Loy Krathong festival. Pattaya police identified the 14-year-old suspect as a runaway from a local children’s home, linked to several thefts across the city.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343762-australian-businesswoman’s-condo-in-pattaya-robbed-over-3-million-baht-stolen/#findComment-19387590

 

UPDATE
Foreign Husband of Suspect in Prosecutor’s Mother Murder Case Detained & Questioned

 

 

Rayong investigators have detained and questioned the foreign husband of a woman accused in the murder and robbery of the mother-in-law of a prosecutor. The arrest occurred after officers raided the suspect’s home in Sriracha, Chonburi Province, seeking additional evidence.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343759-woman-found-dead-in-palm-plantation-identified-as-prosecutor’s-mother-in-law/#findComment-19387763

 

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Thailand Live Monday 18 November 2024 
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