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Nong Bua Lamphu gunman surrenders amid hunger, exhaustion

 

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/

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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/

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Thai police banned from collecting fees for red checkpoint boxes

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Post Today

 

Thai police issued an urgent directive prohibiting officers from collecting monthly fees for red checkpoint boxes following a corruption ruling by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344859-thai-police-banned-from-collecting-fees-for-red-checkpoint-boxes/

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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/

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Myanmar Couple Killed in Truck Crash in Samut Sakhon
 

 

Police from Krathum Baen Police Station in Samut Sakhon were alerted to a fatal crash involving a bicycle and a trailer truck. The incident occurred on Sukhonthawit Road, heading toward Ban Phaeo, in Talad Subdistrict, Krathum Baen District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344874-myanmar-couple-killed-in-truck-crash-in-samut-sakhon/

 

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Taiwanese Man Found Dead in Sriracha Condo, No Signs of Foul Play
 

 

Police in Sriracha District, Chonburi, responded to a report of a foreign man found deceased in his condominium unit. The incident occurred on the sixth floor of a residential building.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344875-taiwanese-man-found-dead-in-sriracha-condo-no-signs-of-foul-play/

 

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Pattaya Woman Injured in Motorcycle Crash While Using Phone

 

 

Pattaya City Police received a report of a motorcycle crash involving a collision with a parked van, resulting in injuries. The incident occurred on Pattaya Third Road in North Pattaya, Bang Lamung District,

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344876-pattaya-woman-injured-in-motorcycle-crash-while-using-phone/

 

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BMW Driver Charged with Fatal DUI After Collision Kills Mother and Two Children in Chumphon

 

 

Chumphon authorities have formally charged a 30-year-old woman, Ms. Jiranthanin, with multiple offenses, including causing death by reckless driving, driving under the influence, and fleeing the scene of an accident. The charges follow a horrific collision on a rural road in Chumphon province that claimed the lives of three family members,a mother and her two teenage children.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344783-crash-kills-mother-and-two-children-in-chumphon-driver-flees/#findComment-19414354

 

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Pattaya Cracks Down on Foreign Criminals to Boost Tourist Confidence

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Authorities in Pattaya have launched an intensive operation to crack down on crimes involving foreign nationals in the area. This move aims to boost tourist confidence ahead of the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344873-pattaya-cracks-down-on-foreign-criminals-to-boost-tourist-confidence/