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Thai police officer denies sexually assaulting teenage girl - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook บ้านเฮียชาญ อุ้ยอุบล

 

Alarming viral footage on social media allegedly shows a Thai police officer sexually assaulting a young girl in the Isaan province of Sisaket. The officer vehemently denied the accusation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345356-thai-police-officer-denies-sexually-assaulting-teenage-girl-video/

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Foreign driver at large after hit-and-run and chase in Bangkok - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via TikTok/ @tukgii3

 

A foreign driver managed to flee following a hit-and-run in the On Nut area of Bangkok and a high-speed chase with Thai motorcycle taxi riders.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345357-foreign-driver-at-large-after-hit-and-run-and-chase-in-bangkok-video/

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Thai man arrested for driving into wife outside police station - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via One 31

 

Police in the southern province of Krabi yesterday arrested a Thai man after he drove his pickup into his wife and her family outside a police station in Nakhon Si Thammarat on November 20.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345358-thai-man-arrested-for-driving-into-wife-outside-police-station-video/

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Thailand Soars with Airbus to Become Top Regional Aviation Hub

 

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Thailand is taking bold strides towards becoming Southeast Asia's leading aviation hub, following a strategic partnership with European aerospace giant Airbus. In a meeting that took place in Bangkok on December 3, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit and Airbus Asia-Pacific president Anand Stanley discussed ambitious plans to overhaul the nation’s aviation infrastructure and boost safety standards.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345359-thailand-soars-with-airbus-to-become-top-regional-aviation-hub/

 

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Thailand's Smoking Dads: A Growing Risk for Youth Amid Vaping Rise

 

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Nearly 40% of fathers in Thailand smoke, affecting their children's health as vaping becomes more popular among youth. A recent survey of 1,159 fathers and other male caregivers of children up to six years old showed that 39.8% are smokers, according to Assistant Professor Wasin Siwaasarit from Thammasat University. Of these smokers, 77.22% primarily use cigarettes, 12.36% vape, and the rest do both.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345361-thailands-smoking-dads-a-growing-risk-for-youth-amid-vaping-rise/

 

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Thailand to Raise Social Security Wage Ceiling for Better Benefits

 

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The Thai Social Security Office plans to raise the wage ceiling for social security contributions. The ceiling will increase in stages, ultimately reaching 23,000 baht by January 2030. This aims to improve pensions and benefits for workers under Section 33, beginning in January 2026.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345362-thailand-to-raise-social-security-wage-ceiling-for-better-benefits/

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Khon Kaen Police Probed for Fatal Shooting in Pursuit of Gunman

 

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In the Isaan province of Thailand, the Khon Kaen Provincial Police have come under scrutiny following a fatal incident involving their officers and Yutthaphon "Yuth" Morktaisai, a gunman responsible for the murder of Vinai Maneerat, the chairman of the Provincial Administration Organisation. The incident unfolded after Yuth fled to Khon Kaen post-murder, only to find himself stranded after his vehicle's battery died.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345363-khon-kaen-police-probed-for-fatal-shooting-in-pursuit-of-gunman/

 

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Partially Blind Electrician Seeks Justice After Brutal Assault

 

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A 33-year-old partially blind electrician named Jakraphan was viciously attacked, suffering severe injuries including a double jaw fracture. The assault happened after he was lured by a group claiming to be influential figures to discuss a missing battery, only to be brutally beaten.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345364-partially-blind-electrician-seeks-justice-after-brutal-assault/

 

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Naked Intruder Caught: Pathum Thani Man Arrested in Samut Prakan

 

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In a bizarre incident that has left residents in Samut Prakan shocked, a 25-year-old man from Pathum Thani was apprehended by local police late at night after being caught on CCTV wandering stark naked through a village in Bang Kaeo, Bang Phli. This unexpected turn of events has raised eyebrows and prompted discussions on safety and community security.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345365-naked-intruder-caught-pathum-thani-man-arrested-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Former bank officer arrested in Nakhon Sawan for 500k fraud

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The Anti-Corruption Division of the police, in collaboration with the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission, apprehended a former state bank officer involved in defrauding locals of half a million baht. The suspect faces charges at the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Region 6 today, December 4.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345369-former-bank-officer-arrested-in-nakhon-sawan-for-500k-fraud/

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Brew-haha: Coffee shop clash near Chanthaburi temple boils over

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A dispute over the ownership of a coffee shop near a temple in Chanthaburi province escalated into a chaotic confrontation, with people vandalising property and engaging in public altercations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345370-brew-haha-coffee-shop-clash-near-chanthaburi-temple-boils-over/

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Bangkok traffic cop under fire for fine collection via tuk tuk driver - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via TikTok/ @talkwiththepolice

 

Concerns over corruption arose after a Bangkok traffic police officer was caught in a viral video instructing a motorist to pay a fine through the bank account of a tuk tuk driver.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345371-bangkok-traffic-cop-under-fire-for-fine-collection-via-tuk-tuk-driver-video/

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Phuket Red Cross urges blood donations as tourist season begins

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of PRBC viaPhuket News

 

The Phuket branch of the Red Cross Society and Vachira Phuket Hospital have made an urgent appeal for blood donations, particularly as the tourist High Season begins.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345372-phuket-red-cross-urges-blood-donations-as-tourist-season-begins/

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Man in Bang Bua Thong accused of sexually assaulting young girl

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A deeply disturbing incident unfolded in Bang Bua Thong where a 50 year old man allegedly lured a 13 year old girl into his home under the pretext of playing with his cats before attempting to sexually assault her. The distressing event came to light when the girl’s blind grandmother, along with a neighbour, reported the matter to the local police.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345373-man-in-bang-bua-thong-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-young-girl/

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Bangkok Ranks 12th in World Air Pollution Amidst Rising PM2.5 Levels

 

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Today, Bangkok is grappling with severe air pollution, as the city ranks 12th on the global pollution index, according to the latest IQ Air report. The capital's air is thick with hazardous PM2.5 particles, with monitoring indicating high concentrations across 63 areas, particularly affecting the Nong Khaem district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345374-bangkok-ranks-12th-in-world-air-pollution-amidst-rising-pm25-levels/

 

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Myth of "Incomplete Blood" Causing Sleepiness Debunked by Experts

 

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Rajavithi Hospital in Thailand has debunked claims linking post-meal sleepiness and bloating to "incomplete blood". The institution clarified that these symptoms are natural bodily responses rather than signs of a deficiency.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345377-myth-of-incomplete-blood-causing-sleepiness-debunked-by-experts/

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Thai Tax Strategy Revamp: VAT Hike, Income Tax Cuts Proposed

 

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Thailand's Finance Minister, Pichai Chunhavajira, has unveiled a bold shift in the nation's tax strategy to strengthen state revenue and boost its economic position. At the heart of this plan is an increase in the value-added tax (VAT), from the current 7% to potentially 10%. This move aims to balance a reduction in corporate and personal income tax rates, thereby driving national development and realigning economic competitiveness.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345378-thai-tax-strategy-revamp-vat-hike-income-tax-cuts-proposed/

 

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Unesco Visits Ayutthaya Rail: Heritage Impact Talks Ahead

 

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Unesco experts are scheduled to visit the Ayutthaya segment of Thailand's high-speed rail project next month, focusing on the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) due to its proximity to the Ayutthaya Historical Park. While the experts will provide guidance on preserving this world heritage site, they lack the authority to halt construction of the station situated 1.5 kilometres away. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has been asked to proceed with an HIA report without stopping work on the project.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345379-unesco-visits-ayutthaya-rail-heritage-impact-talks-ahead/

 

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Thai Rail Services Partially Restored After Flood Disruptions

 

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Floods in southern Thailand recently left rail services disrupted, impacting connectivity. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has swiftly acted, repairing damaged tracks in Phatthalung province and now allowing trains to resume operations at Hat Yai Junction.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345380-thai-rail-services-partially-restored-after-flood-disruptions/

 

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