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German woman bitten by suspected shark at Phang Nga beach

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via 77 Kaoded

 

A German woman underwent surgery at a hospital in Phuket yesterday after being bitten by an unidentified fish, suspected to be a shark while swimming in the sea off Khao Lak Beach in the southern province of Phang Nga.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345150-german-woman-bitten-by-suspected-shark-at-phang-nga-beach/

 

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PAO council chairman critically injured in shooting

By Ryan Turner

 

Photo via KhaoSod

 

The Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) council chairman has been targeted in a shooting right outside his home in Nakhon Phanom. The suspect, a well-known gunman, remains at large, prompting a police manhunt.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345151-pao-council-chairman-critically-injured-in-shooting/

 

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Laos factory owner arrested in methanol poisoning tourist tragedy

By Bob Scott

 

 

Picture of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles courtesy of the Daily Mail

 

In a chilling case that has sent shockwaves across the globe, police in Laos arrested the owner of a factory believed to be the source of a deadly methanol poisoning incident that tragically claimed the lives of six foreign tourists. The factory, situated on the outskirts of Vientiane, the capital city, is suspected of producing toxic batches of the local favourites, Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whiskey.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344209-aussie-teen-dies-in-bangkok-after-laos-poisoning-4-dead/#findComment-19422277

 

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Ex-Commerce Minister Boonsong Freed on Parole After 7 Years

 

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In a significant development today, Thailand's former Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom has been released on parole after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence. The release took place at a prison hospital in Bangkok, with Boonsong now heading back to his home province of Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345153-ex-commerce-minister-boonsong-freed-on-parole-after-7-years/

 

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Thailand PM Faces Heat Over Flood Response: Husband's Roots Spark Debate Amid Criticism

 

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Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn “Ing” Shinawatra faced backlash after dismissing claims of ignoring the severe flood crisis in southern Thailand, citing her husband's southern roots as proof of her concern.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345155-thailand-pm-faces-heat-over-flood-response-husbands-roots-spark-debate-amid-criticism/

 

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Bhumjaithai Party Backs Pheu Thai's Call for Open Debate on 2001 Thailand-Cambodia MoU

 

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The Bhumjaithai Party has thrown its support behind a proposal made by Pheu Thai list MP Noppadon Pattama to hold a parliamentary debate on the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Thailand and Cambodia. This MoU pertains to the joint development in the Gulf of Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345156-bhumjaithai-party-backs-pheu-thais-call-for-open-debate-on-2001-thailand-cambodia-mou/

 

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Chinese National Arrested for U.S. E-commerce Fraud Using Thai Citizens' Data

 

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In a recent crackdown, Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) captured a Chinese man involved in e-commerce fraud targeting customers in the United States. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Guo Xin, was arrested at a rented house in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok, where he operated a scam using personal information from Thai citizens.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345157-chinese-national-arrested-for-us-e-commerce-fraud-using-thai-citizens-data/

 

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Ex-Employee Arrested for Armed Robbery at 7-Eleven in Thailand

 

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A young man, Sarawut, 28, was arrested after attempting to rob his former workplace, a 7-Eleven store, on his day off. Wearing a helmet and wielding a knife, he tried to conceal his identity while threatening his coworkers. However, they recognized him and quickly alerted the police.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345158-ex-employee-arrested-for-armed-robbery-at-7-eleven-in-thailand/

 

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Man Found Dead in Truck: Police Suspect Health Issues

 

Photo: The Thaiger

 

In a tragic discovery, a 32-year-old man was found dead in his pickup truck parked at a worker dormitory in Kamala, Phuket, on December 1. The heartbreaking scene was stumbled upon by his wife, Suwimon Taothipphumirak, who notified local police.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345160-man-found-dead-in-truck-police-suspect-health-issues/

 

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Teen Arrested After Chaotic Night Involving Guns in Phuket

 

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A tense situation unfolded in Phuket's Saphan Hin area on Saturday night when Wichit police arrested a teenager after a confrontation involving illegal firearms. The incident led to the seizure of two unregistered guns and ammunition.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345161-teen-arrested-after-chaotic-night-involving-guns-in-phuket/

 

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Grounded: Thai AirAsia denies ticket fraud, blames airline app

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo by ท้อปท่องเที่ยว : Topwstrip via Facebook/ Fly AirAsia

 

Thai AirAsia denied allegations of ticket fraud, stating that the issue stemmed from its application, which was managed by its supplier.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345162-grounded-thai-airasia-denies-ticket-fraud-blames-airline-app/

 

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Experts push for diverse HIV prevention options in Thailand

By Ryan Turner

 

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis medication | Image via Yakubov Alim/Getty

 

Access to diverse PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) options for HIV prevention is essential for meeting the varied needs of individuals, according to experts gathered at a recent forum.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345163-experts-push-for-diverse-hiv-prevention-options-in-thailand/

 

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Thai woman confronts bus pervert after third sexual assault - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 7

 

A Thai woman defended herself by kicking a pervert who sexually assaulted her on a public bus on November 29 and handing him over to the police. Unfortunately, the suspect was temporarily released.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345164-thai-woman-confronts-bus-pervert-after-third-sexual-assault-video/

 

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Good Samaritan returns lost wallet with 12,860 baht

By Ryan Turner

 

Image via KhaoSod

 

A heartwarming incident unfolded when a Good Samaritan returned a lost wallet, containing a significant amount of money, to its owner after nearly two months of searching.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345166-good-samaritan-returns-lost-wallet-with-12860-baht/

 

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Bangkok Reigns as Top Travel Spot for 2025

 

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Bangkok has been named the most-booked destination in the world for 2025 by Agoda, with Thailand coming in as the second most popular country for tourists. This was announced by deputy government spokesperson Sasikarn Wattanachan, highlighting Thailand’s growing status as a major travel hotspot.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345167-bangkok-reigns-as-top-travel-spot-for-2025/

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Thailand's Motorcycle Exports Soar by 157% Amid Rising Global Demand

 

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Exports of motorcycles from Thailand are on an upward trend, spurred by a growing demand for completely knocked-down (CKD) units, reports the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). October saw a substantial rise in exports, driven largely by increased interest from Asian markets like Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Japan, which are eager to acquire new models for reassembly.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345169-thailands-motorcycle-exports-soar-by-157-amid-rising-global-demand/

 

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Thailand Unveils Financial Aid Plan for South’s Flood Victims

 

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Thailand's government is stepping in to assist families hit hard by recent floods in the southern region. Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced that each affected household will receive 9,000 baht, comparable to the aid given to those in the northern floods.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345170-thailand-unveils-financial-aid-plan-for-south’s-flood-victims/

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Fake Doctor Arrested for Scamming 3 Million Baht in Beauty Clinic Fraud

 

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The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has arrested Panatphum, a 25-year-old who posed as a doctor to lure victims into investing in a fake beauty clinic. Despite introducing himself as an expert in facial surgery, Panatphum's only educational qualification is a high school diploma and he lacks any medical training or license.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345172-fake-doctor-arrested-for-scamming-3-million-baht-in-beauty-clinic-fraud/

 

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Pervert scandal: Uni sports event rocked by hidden camera - video

By Ryan Turner

 

Hidden camera contraption | Image via KhaoSod

 

A hidden camera scandal has rocked a prominent university sports event, sparking widespread online outrage. A perverted man is accused of placing cameras in the athletes’ bathroom, secretly recording videos during the event. Despite his denial, police uncovered substantial video evidence from his messaging app.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345174-pervert-scandal-uni-sports-event-rocked-by-hidden-camera-video/

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Thai monk killed, 5 injured in Buddha statue collapse - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

One of the injured monks, Paiwan Wantangphong. | Photo via Amarin TV

 

Locals believe a mysterious destructive force caused the collapse of a Buddha statue at a monastery on the banks of the Mekong River in the Isaan province of Amnat Charoen on November 29, killing one monk and injuring five others.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345175-thai-monk-killed-5-injured-in-buddha-statue-collapse-video/