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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/