British Man Collides With Pedestrian in Pattaya Big Bike Crash
 

Pattaya City Police reported a collision involving a big bike and a pedestrian at approximately 21:40 on November 26. The incident left one person severely injured.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344736-british-man-collides-with-pedestrian-in-pattaya-big-bike-crash/

Thai transwomen fight over foreign client on Phuket’s Bangla Road

 

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Another physical fight broke out between Thai transwomen on Soi Bangla in Phuket last night, reportedly over a dispute to win the heart, and wallet, of a foreign client.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344753-thai-transwomen-fight-over-foreign-client-on-phuket’s-bangla-road/

Thai Navy's Submarine Plans Stalled Pending Feasibility Study

 

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In a development that has left the Thai naval brass treading water, the proposed acquisition of a Chinese-built submarine remains in limbo as Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced that a "viability study" is still underway.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344772-thai-navys-submarine-plans-stalled-pending-feasibility-study/

South Korean influencer sparks concern regarding Thai work permit

 

Photo courtesy of Ji Gamin IG via KhaoSod

 

The Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) is being urged to investigate the activities of South Korean Internet celebrity Ji Gamin. Concerns focus on whether Ji operated within legal parameters during her time in Thailand, including work authorisation and tax compliance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344741-south-korean-influencer-sparks-concern-regarding-thai-work-permit/

 

Dashcam footage exposes foreign man attack on tuk tuk driver - video

 

Photo via Facebook/ อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 7

 

A Thai woman took to social media to search for a foreign man who attacked a Thai tuk tuk driver during a ride on a road in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344744-dashcam-footage-exposes-foreign-man-attack-on-tuk-tuk-driver-video/

Cabinet to Review Kittiratt's Nomination as Bank of Thailand Chairman

 

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The Cabinet is set to discuss the selection committee’s decision to appoint former Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong as Chairman of the Bank of Thailand’s Board during its mobile meeting in Chiang Mai this Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344780-cabinet-to-review-kittiratts-nomination-as-bank-of-thailand-chairman/

 

2 Year Old Drowns After Being Swept Away by Floodwaters in Nakhon Si Thammarat

 

 

A 2 year old boy tragically drowned in a canal. The incident occurred in Village 16, Ban Muang Ngam, Ron Phibun Subdistrict, Ron Phibun District, Nakhon Si Thammarat. 
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344782-2-year-old-drowns-after-being-swept-away-by-floodwaters-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

Crash Kills Mother and Two Children in Chumphon; Driver Flees

 

 

A car crash claimed the lives of a mother and her two children after their motorcycle was struck by a speeding car. The driver of the car reportedly fled the scene while clutching a cat, leaving rescuers to fight in vain to save the victims.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344783-crash-kills-mother-and-two-children-in-chumphon-driver-flees/

 

Teen Dies After Hitting Head on Bridge While Riding on Truck Bed

 

 

An 18-year-old man riding, standing up, on the back of a small six-wheel truck struck his head on the bottom edge of a underpass bridge and died. The driver, his uncle, claimed he was unaware his  nephew was standing in the truck bed as they returned home from a local market.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344784-teen-dies-after-hitting-head-on-bridge-while-riding-on-truck-bed/

 

Man Killed in Sattahip After Being Run Over by Car on Dark Road

 

 

Sattahip Police Station, received a report of a fatal accident involving a pedestrian and a car on Route 332 near the Kasemphon intersection, close to the Khao Chi Chan railway station in Bang Saray, Sattahip District, Chonburi.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344785-man-killed-in-sattahip-after-being-run-over-by-car-on-dark-road/

 

Lampang: Young Man Drowns While Diving for Fish
 

 

A 22-year-old man lost his life after being swept under into concrete drainage structure by a strong current while diving for fish, in Lampang in the early hours 

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344786-lampang-young-man-drowns-while-diving-for-fish/

 

Hit-and-Run Claims Child’s Life, Leaves Mother Injured

 

 

A hit-and-run incident along Route 344, near Ban Khao Sok School in Nong Yai, Chonburi, has claimed the life of a young child and left the mother injured.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344787-hit-and-run-claims-child’s-life-leaves-mother-injured/

 

 

Car Fire on Borommaratchachonnani Elevated Road Causes Traffic Problems for Motorists

 

 

A car fire on the outbound Borommaratchachonnani Elevated Road, Bangkok, caused some chaos for motorists as flames not only destroyed the vehicle but also spread to a safety barrier, which started to collapsed and rained debris onto the busy road below.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344788-car-fire-on-borommaratchachonnani-elevated-road-causes-traffic-problems-for-motorists/

 

Man in His 60s Falls to Death While Repairing Warehouse Roof in Chonburi
 

 

An incident occurred in the Nong Kang Kok subdistrict, Mueang district, Chonburi province, when a 60-year-old man fell from a height of over six meters while repairing a warehouse roof. The man, identified as Mr. Thongmuan Pradubkham, tragically died at the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344790-man-in-his-60s-falls-to-death-while-repairing-warehouse-roof-in-chonburi/

 

11-Year-Old Girl Drowns While Catching Shrimp in Krabi Pond

 

 

An 11-year-old girl tragically drowned while attempting to catch shrimp with her friends in a pond in Ao Luek District, Krabi Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344792-11-year-old-girl-drowns-while-catching-shrimp-in-krabi-pond/

 

Thai Government Vows Proactive Efforts to Safeguard Buddhism

 

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To bolster Buddhism's standing and integrity in Thailand, the government has pledged a proactive approach in identifying and solving issues affecting the religion. This comes as a shift from reacting to problems only as they surface, which often happens when they capture public attention or complaints arise.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344793-thai-government-vows-proactive-efforts-to-safeguard-buddhism/

 

Bangkok Police Arrest International Gang for 3M Baht Gold Heist

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

Bangkok police have apprehended a gang of international thieves responsible for breaking into a local businessman's car and stealing valuables, including gold bars and cash, totalling over 3 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344797-bangkok-police-arrest-international-gang-for-3m-baht-gold-heist/

 

Bangkok’s big truck crackdown: Clearing the air one gear at a time
by Bob Scott 

 

Picture courtesy of Nikkei Asia

City Hall is gearing up for a major move to clean up Bangkok’s air quality, and the Department of Land Transport (DLT) is calling on all operators of six-wheeled trucks and larger vehicles to gear up for action.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344804-bangkok’s-big-truck-crackdown-clearing-the-air-one-gear-at-a-time/

 

Lao Woman Dies in Apparent Suicide at Bangkok Residence

 

 

On the night of November 27, Huamark Police Station received a report of a suspected suicide involving a firearm in a residential area located in Soi Krungthep Kreetha 7, Intersection 4, Rama 9 Road, Huamark Subdistrict, Bang Kapi District, Bangkok.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344803-lao-woman-dies-in-apparent-suicide-at-bangkok-residence/

 

Mother outraged after seeing son bullied at Thai school
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

A mother intervened after witnessing her child being bullied at school, eventually deciding to transfer the child to a different class. Despite seeking help from teachers, the situation did not improve, highlighting ongoing concerns about bullying in educational settings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344805-mother-outraged-after-seeing-son-bullied-at-thai-school/

 

Motorcyclist Killed in Wrong-Way Collision with Pickup Truck in Nakhon Si Thammarat (CCTV In story)
 

 

Police from Tha Sala Police Station received a report of a fatal collision involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle on Route 401, Nakhon Si Thammarat-Surat Thani, near the Khlong Koi junction in Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat. 
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344806-motorcyclist-killed-in-wrong-way-collision-with-pickup-truck-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

Elderly woman trapped by floodwater at home rescued in Yala (video)
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

Heavy rainfall in Yala has led to rapid flooding, trapping many residents in their homes. Soldiers quickly responded to rescue efforts, including carrying a bedridden elderly woman to safety on the second floor of her house.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344809-elderly-woman-trapped-by-floodwater-at-home-rescued-in-yala-video/

 

Rama II Roadworks Postponed by Five Months Amid Challenges

 

Rama II Road. File photo

 

The much-anticipated completion of the elevated road construction on Rama II, a key transport artery in Samut Sakhon, has sadly hit a snag. Initially set for a June opening next year, the project is now delayed until November 2025.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344813-rama-ii-roadworks-postponed-by-five-months-amid-challenges/

 

Father searches for daughter believed to be abducted in Bangkok
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

A father is urgently seeking help to locate his daughter, believed to have been abducted due to personal family issues. Her last known location was in Lat Phrao district at 6.23pm yesterday, November 27.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344815-father-searches-for-daughter-believed-to-be-abducted-in-bangkok/

 

Thai racer alleges deception, loses 3.5 million baht

By Ryan Turner

 

Image courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A renowned Thai lawyer has taken up the case of a female national motorcycle racer, who claims to have been deceived by senior figures in the sports industry, leading to a loss of nearly 3.5 million baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344845-thai-racer-alleges-deception-loses-35-million-baht/

 

Nong Bua Lamphu gunman surrenders amid hunger, exhaustion

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

The Thai gunman who murdered three people in the Isaan province of Nong Bua Lamphu surrendered to the police today, claiming exhaustion and hunger.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344846-nong-bua-lamphu-gunman-surrenders-amid-hunger-exhaustion/

 

Thai Grab rider arrested for attempted rape of university student

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 7

 

Police arrested a Thai Grab rider yesterday for the attempted rape of a female passenger, a university student, at her destination near a university in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344848-thai-grab-rider-arrested-for-attempted-rape-of-university-student/

 

Hospital blunder blamed for death of pregnant wife and unborn son

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Matichon

 

A Thai man is seeking justice following the tragic deaths of his pregnant wife and unborn son, attributing their demise to a misdiagnosis at a hospital in the Si Racha district of Chon Buri.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344849-hospital-blunder-blamed-for-death-of-pregnant-wife-and-unborn-son/

 

AOT confirms facial recognition for international flights

By Ryan Turner

 

Image courtesy of Pattaya News

 

Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) yesterday announced that the state-owned enterprise will implement facial recognition services at six major airports for international flights starting December 1.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344851-aot-confirms-facial-recognition-for-international-flights/

 

Thailand Slashes Airfare Prices by 30% for New Year Holiday Travelers

 

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The Thai Ministry of Transport has announced a special New Year treat for travelers by collaborating with airlines to tackle the issue of costly flight tickets. Just in time for the holiday season, they are offering a 30% discount on 50,000 seats from December 26 to January 5.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344852-thailand-slashes-airfare-prices-by-30-for-new-year-holiday-travelers/