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The transcription below features news stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia, covering topics from the investigation of a Thai monastery using 41 corpses in meditation rituals to a Malaysian court's order to return seized Swatch watches.

 

1. Thai Monastery Investigated for Using 41 Corpses in Meditation

Authorities in Phichit are investigating a monastery for using 41 corpses in meditation rituals, sparking controversy.

 

2. Yingluck Shinawatra to Face Trial on Return to Thailand

Former PM Yingluck Shinawatra plans a 2025 return to Thailand to face legal proceedings after years in exile.

 

3. Thailand to Investigate 27,000 Firms in Thai Nominee Crackdown

Thailand’s DBD to probe 27,000 companies in 2025 for nominee practices violating the Foreign Business Act.

 

4. Drunken Thai Man Kills Intruder in Ratchaburi

A drunk man in Ratchaburi fatally stabbed an intruder using meth and later surrendered to authorities.

 

5. Public Indecency on Phuket Beach Sparks Outrage

Public indecency on Kata Beach, Phuket, sparks local outrage but no legal action has been taken yet.

 

6. Motorcycle Taxis Cause Chaos at Pattaya Concert

Motorcycle taxis caused massive traffic jams at a Pattaya hip-hop concert, drawing criticism for poor planning.

 

7. Khao San Road Tourism Declines Amid European Visitor Drop

Khao San Road sees a drop in European tourist bookings, but hopes remain for a New Year’s Eve recovery.

 

8. Landslides and Flash Floods in Sumatra Leave 16 Dead, 6 Missing

Landslides and floods in Sumatra have left 16 dead and six missing as rescue efforts continue.

 

9. Indonesia Rejects Apple’s $100 Million Investment Proposal

Indonesia rejected Apple’s $100M investment for failing to meet local sourcing requirements, keeping a sales ban in place.

 

10. Cambodian Activists Freed After Logging Probe

Cambodian activists were freed after probing illegal logging but face restrictions on future activities.

 

11. Malaysian Court Orders Return of Seized Swatch Watches

A Malaysian court ordered the return of seized Swatch watches, though a ban on selling them remains active.

 

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