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British Tourist Attacked in Pattaya: Nose Broken, Eye Bruised; Authorities on the Hunt

 

Pattaya police are investigating a violent assault on a British tourist, which occurred on Pattaya Third Road, in the South Pattaya area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343978-british-tourist-attacked-in-pattaya-nose-broken-eye-bruised-authorities-on-the-hunt/

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Foreign man flees after sexually assaulting Thai woman in condo lift - video

 

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A Thai woman took to social media to seek help in locating a foreign suspect who allegedly stalked and sexually assaulted her in the lift of her condominium.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344023-foreign-man-flees-after-sexually-assaulting-thai-woman-in-condo-lift-video/

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Thai PM Criticised for Fashion Choices at Global Summit

 

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A former fashion magazine columnist, now based in the US, has criticised Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s fashion choices during her attendance at the 31st Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Peru.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344016-thai-pm-criticised-for-fashion-choices-at-global-summit/

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Foreign man fined 500 baht for physically assaulting Thai restaurant worker

 

Photo via Channel 3

 

Police fined a foreign man 500 baht for physically assaulting a Thai restaurant worker in the Patong neighbourhood of Phuket. The foreign attacker also issued an apology to both the victim and the restaurant owner.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344005-foreign-man-fined-500-baht-for-physically-assaulting-thai-restaurant-worker/

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Pattaya: Train Collides with Car at Khao Talo Railway Crossing

 

 

A collision between a locomotive and a red Ertiga Suzuki car occurred at the Khao Talo railway crossing in Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi. One male driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to Bang Lamung Hospital for treatment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344033-pattaya-train-collides-with-car-at-khao-talo-railway-crossing/

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Driver's Reckless Overtaking on Expressway Leads to Sedan Seizure

 

Picture courtesy: AMARIN TV

 

A tense scene unfolded on the Si Rat expressway when a motorist, Mr Pitiphat Kanchanaphanurat, displayed reckless driving behaviour that resulted in the seizure of his sedan and a significant penalty.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343998-thai-tesla-driver-admits-reckless-driving-after-argument-video/#findComment-19393725

 

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Pickup Truck Crashes into Electric Pole in Nakhon Pathom, Leaving Seven Dead

 

 

A fatal crash on Highway 3296 near Wat Koh Rat curve in Bang Pla Subdistrict, Bang Len District, Nakhon Pathom.A pickup truck had  crashed into an electric pole and plunged off the road and into a waterway. 
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344039-pickup-truck-crashes-into-electric-pole-in-nakhon-pathom-leaving-seven-dead/

 

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Thai Woman Seeks Justice After Collision with Russian Driver, Struggles to Cover Costs

 

 

A Thai woman has come forward seeking justice after being involved in a traffic accident with a Russian driver. According to the victim, she was riding on a motorcycle with her partner, who was driving her to work, when the collision happened.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344040-thai-woman-seeks-justice-after-collision-with-russian-driver-struggles-to-cover-costs/

 

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Gas Explosion at Tangerine Ripening Facility Injures Two in Phrae
 

 

A powerful explosion rocked a tangerine ripening facility in Na Phun Subdistrict, Wang Chin District, Phrae Province, on the evening of November 18, leaving two injured and causing significant structural damage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344041-gas-explosion-at-tangerine-ripening-facility-injures-two-in-phrae/

 

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Elderly Man Severely Injured in Bear Attack in Prachinburi

 

 

An incident occurred in Prachinburi province when a wild bear, believed to have wandered from Khao Yai National Park, attacked a 74-year-old man, leaving him severely injured.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344042-elderly-man-severely-injured-in-bear-attack-in-prachinburi/

 

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Passenger Van NGV Catches Fire, 6 Passengers Escape: Driver Ignored Vehicle Issues

 

 

A public passenger van operating on the Buriram-Korat route was completely engulfed in flames. Fortunately, all six passengers managed to escape unharmed. The driver admitted he was unfamiliar with the vehicle and noticed irregularities before the fire broke out.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344044-passenger-van-ngv-catches-fire-6-passengers-escape-driver-ignored-vehicle-issues/

 

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Quick Arrest! Man Caught After Snatching 4 Baht of Gold

 

 

In a swift operation, police apprehended a 27-year-old man who snatched gold necklaces weighing four baht and attempted to flee a mall in Bangkok. The suspect was intercepted near the roadside shortly after the incident, thanks to vigilant citizens and rapid police action.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344045-quick-arrest-man-caught-after-snatching-4-baht-of-gold/

 

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Fire Breaks Out in Tissue Paper Warehouse, Contained in Time

 

 

A fire broke out at a tissue paper storage warehouse in Soi Petchngam, Phraeksa Mai, Samut Prakan, narrowly avoiding a complete disaster. Thanks to the swift actions of workers from a nearby warehouse, who used chemical fire extinguishers, moved stock  and called the fire service, the blaze was contained before it could engulf the entire facility.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344047-fire-breaks-out-in-tissue-paper-warehouse-contained-in-time/

 

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Police Bust Counterfeit Milk Network, Seize Over 4 Million Baht Worth of Fake Products

 

 

Authorities from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), led by the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), have dismantled a counterfeit network selling fake Ensure Gold powdered milk. The operation resulted in the seizure of 5,370 cans of the fraudulent product across 13 items, with an estimated total value of 4.5 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344048-police-bust-counterfeit-milk-network-seize-over-4-million-baht-worth-of-fake-products/

 

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Farm Accident: Woman Loses Both Legs in Chonburi Mango Orchard
 

 

A horrifying accident in a mango orchard has left a 49-year-old woman severely injured after her legs were caught and mangled by a power shaft connected to a pesticide sprayer attached to a tractor.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344050-farm-accident-woman-loses-both-legs-in-chonburi-mango-orchard/

 

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Neighbour Arrested for Brutal Murder of Woman in Nakhon Si Thammarat

 

 

Police arrested a man accused of murdering his neighbour, a 35-year-old woman, at her home in Chalong subdistrict, Chang Klang district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344051-neighbour-arrested-for-brutal-murder-of-woman-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

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Yingluck Must Follow Legal Protocols for Thailand Return, Says Minister

 

Picture courtesy: Facebook Yingluck Shinawatra

 

The possibility of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra returning to Thailand has been highlighted by Justice Minister Thawee Sodsong, following comments by her brother, Thaksin Shinawatra, also a former Prime Minister. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344052-yingluck-must-follow-legal-protocols-for-thailand-return-says-minister/

 

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Thailand Urged to Establish Shelters for Rohingya Migrants to Prevent Trafficking

 

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Thailand is being called upon to create temporary border shelters for Rohingya migrants fleeing Myanmar, to protect them from human trafficking networks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344053-thailand-urged-to-establish-shelters-for-rohingya-migrants-to-prevent-trafficking/

 

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Appeal Launched for British Teacher Gravely Injured in Thailand Crash

 

Andy Davis in hospital in Thailand. Picture courtesy: Shropshire Star

 

A fundraising campaign has gathered over £11,000 to support Andy Davis, a 33-year-old British teacher from Staffordshire, who sustained severe injuries in a crash in Krabi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344057-appeal-launched-for-british-teacher-gravely-injured-in-thailand-crash/

 

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Suspected M79 Grenade Attack Injures Three at Worker Camp in Songkhla

 

 

Three construction workers were injured in an explosion at their accommodation near a site where a large Guan Yin statue is being built in Thepha District, in Songkhla.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344059-suspected-m79-grenade-attack-injures-three-at-worker-camp-in-songkhla/

 

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Crane Operator Found Dead 25 Metres Above Ground in Ayutthaya
 

 

A 41-year-old crane operator was found dead in the cab, approximately 25 metres above the ground at a construction site in Bang Sai District, Ayutthaya. The discovery was made after coworkers noticed he hadn’t come down for lunch or dinner.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344062-crane-operator-found-dead-25-metres-above-ground-in-ayutthaya/

 

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Thailand braces for cooler north and heavy rainfall in south
by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Daniel Lerman, Unsplash

Thailand’s northern regions are experiencing a drop in temperature accompanied by strong winds, while the southern part is facing heavy to very heavy rainfall in certain areas. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344066-thailand-braces-for-cooler-north-and-heavy-rainfall-in-south/

 

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Tenant Flees, Leaving Behind Mountains of Trash and Unpaid Rent

 

 

A shocking incident at an apartment building on Sukha Prachasasan 2 Road, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi, left the landlord, an elderly woman, devastated. A tenant, who had accumulated unpaid rent of 18,000 baht over nine months, fled the premises, leaving behind a mountain of trash and an unbearable stench.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344067-tenant-flees-leaving-behind-mountains-of-trash-and-unpaid-rent/

 

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French National Found Dead in Hanging Near Wat Mai Bang Saray Gate
 

 

A French national was discovered dead hanging from a neem tree near the gate of Wat Mai Bang Saray. Authorities were alerted to the scene after local residents made the grim discovery.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344091-french-national-found-dead-in-hanging-near-wat-mai-bang-saray-gate/

 

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British Tourist Found Dead in Phuket Drainage Ditch

 

 

Authorities in Phuket are investigating the death of a British tourist whose body was discovered in a drainage ditch opposite Patong Hospital on Pra Metha Road. The tragic incident was reported to the Patong Police by locals who spotted the body early morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344094-british-tourist-found-dead-in-phuket-drainage-ditch/

 

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Thai court delivers justice: Cyanide serial killer sentenced to death

 

Picture courtesy of The Times

 

The Criminal Court of Thailand delivered a nail-biting verdict today, sentencing the notorious cyanide serial killer to death for her chilling role in the murder of 14 innocent people. The Criminal Court wasn’t pulling any punches, as her accomplices didn’t get off lightly either.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344099-thai-court-delivers-justice-cyanide-serial-killer-sentenced-to-death/

 

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Thailand partners with Turkey to build high-speed rail empire

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Thailand is gearing up to transform its rail landscape by partnering with Turkey’s state-owned train manufacturer, Türasaş, in a bold step towards high-speed travel. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit revealed on Monday, November 18, that the collaboration aims to boost Thailand’s transport sector and establish a domestic rail manufacturing industry.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344100-thailand-partners-with-turkey-to-build-high-speed-rail-empire/

 

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Bet your bottom baht: Phuket cops cash in on secret gambling bust

 

Photo courtesy of Thalang Police via Phuket News

 

Thalang Police swooped on an underground gambling ring in Srisoonthorn, Phuket, arresting 11 people during a targeted raid led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Suchart Luecha. The operation took place at a worker’s residence in Village 4, Srisoonthorn, yesterday, November 19, resulting in a high-profile haul and hefty charges for those involved.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344101-bet-your-bottom-baht-phuket-cops-cash-in-on-secret-gambling-bust/

 

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Buriram land dispute nears resolution as SRT claims ownership

 

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A significant land dispute over a 5,083-rai plot in Buriram’s Khao Kradong is set to be resolved, as Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit confirmed that the land belongs to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). With 900 people currently residing on this land, the ministry aims to address the situation within the next 30 days.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344102-buriram-land-dispute-nears-resolution-as-srt-claims-ownership/

 

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Thai man admits to kicking stranger’s head in Kalasin - video

 

Photo courtesy of Kalasin City Police Facebook via KhaoSod

 

A man who kicked a stranger in the head at a dance event in the northeastern province of Kalasin has turned himself into the police, claiming alcohol-induced actions and expressing remorse upon sobering up. The police are continuing their investigation following the viral video of the incident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344103-thai-man-admits-to-kicking-stranger’s-head-in-kalasin-video/