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

 

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/

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Immigration System Overhaul Underway at Suvarnabhumi Airport

 

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Thailand's Immigration Bureau (IB) announced plans to enhance services at Suvarnabhumi Airport, aiming to strike a balance between streamlined efficiency and national security. The changes will be driven by the development of the Thailand Immigration System (TIS), which aims to modernise the immigration process with advanced technology.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343790-immigration-system-overhaul-underway-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

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Lax Law Enforcement Cited for Alarming Road Fatalities in Thailand

 

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Advocates are raising concerns about insufficient enforcement of road safety laws, which they believe is significantly contributing to Thailand's staggering road fatality rate. On average, the country registers around 48 road deaths daily.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343791-lax-law-enforcement-cited-for-alarming-road-fatalities-in-thailand/

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Thailand Rises to 41st in Global Innovation Index

 

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Thailand has achieved its highest position in the Global Innovation Index (GII) in a decade, climbing to 41st place among 133 economies, as reported by the National Innovation Agency (NIA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343792-thailand-rises-to-41st-in-global-innovation-index/

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

 

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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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Hot-Tempered Pattaya Rider Attacks Russian Woman After Speeding Complaint

 

Pattaya police are investigating an incident involving a motorbike taxi rider who allegedly attacked a Russian woman after she complained about his reckless driving.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343833-qhot-tempered-pattaya-rider-attacks-russian-woman-after-speeding-complaint/

 

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Escaped Monkeys Cause Mayhem at Thai Police Station in Lop Buri

 

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In a bizarre turn of events, approximately 200 monkeys broke free from their enclosure at the Pho Khao Ton Monkey Nursery, located in Lop Buri's Muang district, Thailand, and made their way to the nearby Tha Hin police station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343835-escaped-monkeys-cause-mayhem-at-thai-police-station-in-lop-buri/

 

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First Fatality: Motorcyclist Dies in Crash on Newly Opened U-Turn Bridge

 

 

A crash claimed the life of a 32-year-old man from Si Sa Ket when his motorcycle collided with the edge of a newly constructed U-turn bridge in Samat Prakan. The impact caused him to fall to the ground below, resulting in fatal injuries.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343836-first-fatality-motorcyclist-dies-in-crash-on-newly-opened-u-turn-bridge/

 

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French Tourist Warned for Riding Electric Scooter on Koh Phangan Roads
 

 

Police on Koh Phangan have issued a stern warning to a French national caught riding a one-wheeled electric scooter on public roads. The incident highlights growing safety concerns over the use of such vehicles on the island.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343837-french-tourist-warned-for-riding-electric-scooter-on-koh-phangan-roads/

 

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Russian Man and Israeli Woman Arrested on Pha Ngan Island for Allegedly Hiring Illegal Workers
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Surat Thani - A Russian man and an Israeli woman were arrested at a café on the Pha Ngan Island in Surat Thani after they allegedly hired illegal Myanmar workers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343839-russian-man-and-israeli-woman-arrested-on-pha-ngan-island-for-allegedly-hiring-illegal-work/

 

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Speeding Car Crashes Into Four Homes After Bar Fight, Injures Elderly Woman in Saraburi
 

 

A crash left four homes damaged and one elderly woman critically injured in Saraburi. The incident occurred when a group of intoxicated men fled a bar fight in a speeding vehicle, which they spun out of control and crashed into a row of houses in the Pak Phriao Subdistrict.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343838-speeding-car-crashes-into-four-homes-after-bar-fight-injures-elderly-woman-in-saraburi/

 

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Fire Destroys Residential and Commercial Property, 1 Dead in Bangkok’s Chom Thong District
 

 

A fire broke out, at a three-story commercial building in Soi Wutthakat 33, Chom Thong District, early morning, resulting in extensive property damage and one fatality.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343840-fire-destroys-residential-and-commercial-property-1-dead-in-bangkok’s-chom-thong-district/

 

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Son Murders Disabled Father in Ratchaburi
 

 

A 20 year old man fatally attacked his disabled father with a machete in their home in Suan Phueng District, Ratchaburi. Authorities detained the suspect after a brief manhunt in the nearby forest.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343841-son-murders-disabled-father-in-ratchaburi/

 

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High-Speed Car Crash Ends in Fatal Fire in Chonburi
 

 

A mechanic driving a pickup truck at high speed lost control and crashed into a high-voltage power pole, causing a transformer explosion that ignited a fire, tragically killing the driver at the scene.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343842-high-speed-car-crash-ends-in-fatal-fire-in-chonburi/

 

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Fire Destroys Nine Homes in Nakhon Phanom’s Nakaam Village

 

 

A fire tore through a cluster of wooden homes in the Nakaam community of Sri Songkhram District, Nakhon Phanom, destroying nine houses and leaving residents homeless. No injuries or fatalities were reported, but authorities suspect an electrical short circuit as the cause of the blaze.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343834-fire-destroys-nine-homes-in-nakhon-phanom’s-nakaam-village/

 

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Man Goes on Rampage at Phuket Police Station, Injures Officer, and Escapes to Phang Nga
 

 

A man armed with a knife caused chaos at Tha Chatchai Police Station in Phuket during the early hours. The suspect attacked a police officer before fleeing the scene and later being involved in a car crash in Phang Nga Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1343843-man-goes-on-rampage-at-phuket-police-station-injures-officer-and-escapes-to-phang-nga/

 

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Man Killed in Nonthaburi Crash While Helping Intoxicated Friend Home

 

 

A 24-year-old man lost his life in a road crash after offering to help an intoxicated friend by riding his motorcycle home. The incident near Soi Bang Kruai-Sai Noi 37, Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road, Bang Krang Subdistrict, Mueang Nonthaburi District.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343846-man-killed-in-nonthaburi-crash-while-helping-intoxicated-friend-home/

 

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Foreigner Injured in Nan Big Bike Collision in Nan, Thailand

 

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On 17 November 2024, at approximately 11:00 AM, Pol. Lt. Thirawat Wangsaeng of Phupieng Police Station, Nan Province, received a report from the Nan Police 191 emergency centre about a road accident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343847-foreigner-injured-in-nan-big-bike-collision-in-nan-thailand/

 

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Confession in Murder Case: Evidence Points to Possible Accomplices

 

In a shocking development, the suspect in the brutal murder of a prosecutor’s mother-in-law has confessed to the crime, revealing chilling details of the incident. Police remain unconvinced she acted alone and are expanding their investigation to identify potential accomplices.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343759-woman-found-dead-in-palm-plantation-identified-as-prosecutor’s-mother-in-law/#findComment-19388686

 

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Changi Airport Inspires Suvarnabhumi's Ambitious Plans

 

Changi Airport. File: Wikipedia

 

Airports of Thailand (AoT) has outlined ambitious plans to catapult Thai airports into the ranks of the world's top 20 within five years, using Singapore's acclaimed Changi Airport as a blueprint for success.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343852-changi-airport-inspires-suvarnabhumis-ambitious-plans/

 

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Pheu Thai Eyes Winning Over 200 House Seats in Next Election

 

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Key figures in the ruling Pheu Thai Party have expressed confidence in surpassing the 200-seat mark in the upcoming general election, standing firmly behind the optimistic projection made by their prominent leader and former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343854-pheu-thai-eyes-winning-over-200-house-seats-in-next-election/

 

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Jealousy-fuelled attack suspect caught after seven years on the run
by Bright Choomanee

 

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Police apprehended a 55 year old man for a violent jealousy-fuelled attack in which he shot his former father-in-law and the mother of his ex-wife’s former boyfriend. After evading capture for seven years, he was found bedridden due to a stroke.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343855-jealousy-fuelled-attack-suspect-caught-after-seven-years-on-the-run/

 

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American arrested for alleged sexual assault of Chinese woman
by Bob Scott

 

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Hat Yai police have arrested a 39 year old American man following serious allegations of sexual assault against a 35 year old Chinese woman. The case unfolded after the victim, known publicly as Chang, bravely came forward to report the distressing incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343858-american-arrested-for-alleged-sexual-assault-of-chinese-woman/

 

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Thailand’s debt drive: Putting the brakes on cars and homes
by Bob Scott Bob

 

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The financial woes of Thailand have taken centre stage as crippling debt levels put the brakes on car sales and curb the housing market, particularly among low-income households. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343860-thailand’s-debt-drive-putting-the-brakes-on-cars-and-homes/

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Tourist Hits Pattaya Street Sweeper, Attempts to Flee but is Captured by Bystanders
 

 

A foreign driver struck a street cleaner with his SUV, leaving her critically injured, and attempted to flee the scene. Thanks to the swift action of bystanders , the driver was apprehended and handed over to authorities.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343862-tourist-hits-pattaya-street-sweeper-attempts-to-flee-but-is-captured-by-bystanders/

 

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Storm warning: Thailand’s weather is about to rain on your parade
by Ryan Turner 

 

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The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a weather forecast for tomorrow, November 19, warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain in certain areas. Bangkok and central regions are expected to experience the most severe conditions, affecting 22 provinces in total.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343863-storm-warning-thailand’s-weather-is-about-to-rain-on-your-parade/

 

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Narrow Escape: Woman Saved from Burning Pickup Truck in Nakhon Phanom

 

 

A potentially fatal incident was averted when a good Samaritan rescued a 31-year-old woman moments before her pickup truck was engulfed in flames on Highway 22, near Ban Hua Phon, Nakhon Phanom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343865-narrow-escape-woman-saved-from-burning-pickup-truck-in-nakhon-phanom/

 

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Two Australian women critically ill after drinking cocktails containing methanol while on holiday in Thailand

 

The young women, from Melbourne, were travelling in Southeast Asia after graduating from school.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343874-methanol-cocktails-leave-two-australian-women-critically-ill-in-thailand/

 

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Drunk Tourist Injured After Altercation at Pattaya Restaurant

 

 

A foreign tourist, heavily intoxicated, was detained early  morning, after allegedly attacking the husband of a restaurant owner with a bottle. The incident occurred in Soi Pratamnak 4, Nong Prue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343878-drunk-tourist-injured-after-altercation-at-pattaya-restaurant/

 

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Thailand fast-tracks labour law reforms to meet ILO standards

 

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The Labour Ministry is fast-tracking revisions to key legislation to elevate the country’s labour rights to international standards. Spokesperson Phumipat Mueanchan confirmed that Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has prioritised updating the Labour Relations Act and the State Enterprise Labor Relations Act in alignment with International Labor Organisation (ILO) conventions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343893-thailand-fast-tracks-labour-law-reforms-to-meet-ilo-standards/