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Myanmar Man Arrested in Phuket for Illicit Tourist Boat Operations

 

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A 21-year-old man from Myanmar, known as Paii, found himself in custody at Chalong Pier after being apprehended for operating an illegal tourist boat operation. The Marine Police, during a routine check, discovered Paii running services with a raft of violations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346025-myanmar-man-arrested-in-phuket-for-illicit-tourist-boat-operations/

 

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Thailand Expects Release of Crews Detained in Myanmar by New Year

 

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The Thai Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, announced the expected release of four Thai crew members detained in Myanmar after a maritime incident. They were held following a violent encounter on November 30, where Myanmar patrol boats fired on 15 vessels near Thailand's border, leading to one fatality.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346026-thailand-expects-release-of-crews-detained-in-myanmar-by-new-year/

 

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Thai Police Nab 84 Illegal Immigrants in Myanmar's Rakhine State Operation

 

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In a pre-dawn operation yesterday, police in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, apprehended 84 people from Myanmar's Rakhine State, who entered the country illegally. Acting on a tip-off, Thong Pha Phum police, alongside other agencies, discovered an abandoned pickup truck with obscured plates blocking a road. This led them to a forest search, where they found the immigrants hiding.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346028-thai-police-nab-84-illegal-immigrants-in-myanmars-rakhine-state-operation/

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Three Arrested for Stunts on Luxury BMWs; Bikes Confiscated

 

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Three young men responsible for performing audacious stunts on luxury BMW motorcycles were arrested after causing concern on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road. The trio, administrators of a popular Facebook page, faced immediate action from the authorities, leading to the seizure of their prized vehicles and accessories valued at 500,000 baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346029-three-arrested-for-stunts-on-luxury-bmws-bikes-confiscated/

 

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Phu Kradueng National Park shuts down after elephant attack

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Thai PBS

 

Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei province has been closed indefinitely after a wild elephant attacked and killed a female tourist. The Director General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), Atthaphon Charoenchansa, has vowed swift action to ensure safety.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345962-phu-kradueng-national-park-wild-elephant-kills-tourist/#findComment-19442836

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Chiang Rai couple arrested for illegal online lottery operation

By Bright Choomanee

 

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A couple from Chiang Rai has been apprehended by cyber police for operating an illegal online lottery and gambling website, with monthly financial transactions amounting to millions. They advertised their services via Facebook, leading to their eventual capture and subsequent legal proceedings.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346031-chiang-rai-couple-arrested-for-illegal-online-lottery-operation/

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Australian expat donates van to Pattaya children’s home - video

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya News

 

A generous act of kindness took place in Pattaya as an Australian expat donated a 2024 Toyota Commuter 15-passenger van to Baan Jing Jai, a local children’s home.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346032-australian-expat-donates-van-to-pattaya-children’s-home-video/

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Motorcyclist attacks public bus with rocks, bottles in Nonthaburi

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

An unidentified man driving a white motorcycle chased and attacked a public bus with rocks and bottles in Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346033-motorcyclist-attacks-public-bus-with-rocks-bottles-in-nonthaburi/

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Thai PM Pledges Populist Policies to Boost Economy

 

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Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has unveiled a series of populist initiatives aimed at invigorating the Thai economy and bolstering governmental support. In a televised address, she outlined strategies focusing on soft loans, affordable housing, and energy cost reductions to address key economic challenges like high household debt and subdued consumer spending.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346034-thai-pm-pledges-populist-policies-to-boost-economy-support/

 

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Gold Shines as 2025 Beacon for Thailand's Financial Security

 

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Gold’s cultural and financial significance in Thailand is receiving renewed attention as the world steps into 2025. Known traditionally in Thai culture as a symbol of wealth and prosperity, gold remains central to celebrations like weddings and birthdays, ensuring robust consumer demand. This demand has propelled Thailand ahead in the ASEAN market, marking two consecutive quarters of growth in 2024.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346035-gold-shines-as-2025-beacon-for-thailands-financial-security/

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Official Dismissed After Exposing 500m Baht Inheritance Fraud

 

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In an unsettling turn of events, a government official, known as Thanyarot, is on a quest for justice after being sacked from her job of a decade. Her crime? Exposing alleged corruption and fraud linked to an inheritance worth 500 million baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346036-official-dismissed-after-exposing-500m-baht-inheritance-fraud/

 

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Pad Kaprao Tops Foodpanda's 2024 Most-Ordered List in Thailand

 

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In a gastronomic twist, Pad Kaprao has reclaimed its status as Thailand's most-ordered dish in Foodpanda's 2024 statistics, with a staggering 800,000 orders. The spicy basil stir-fry, lauded globally by TasteAtlas as the world's best stir-fried dish, has surged past its 2023 rival, fried rice.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346037-pad-kaprao-tops-foodpandas-2024-most-ordered-list-in-thailand/

 

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Thai PM Celebrates 90-Day Milestone, Unveils 2025 Vision

 

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of Thailand has publicly celebrated her administration's achievements within their first 90 days and laid out a comprehensive vision titled "2025 A Real Opportunity for Thailand." Addressing pressing environmental and infrastructure issues takes precedence, with water management highlighted as a critical area. Through collaborations with private sectors, significant canal projects are underway to better manage floods and droughts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346038-thai-pm-celebrates-90-day-milestone-unveils-2025-vision/

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Thai woman caught smuggling 6 million baht of cocaine into Japan
by Petch Petpailin

 

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A Thai woman was arrested at Kansai International Airport in Osaka after she smuggled 6 million baht worth of cocaine into Japan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346039-thai-woman-caught-smuggling-6-million-baht-of-cocaine-into-japan/

 

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Thai woman glued to phone hit by electric motorcycle in Pattaya

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of TMN Cable TV Pattaya via Pattaya News

 

A dramatic accident unfolded on Pattaya Beach Road in the early hours of today, leaving three people injured after a woman, distracted by her phone, was struck by an electric motorcycle.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346040-thai-woman-glued-to-phone-hit-by-electric-motorcycle-in-pattaya/

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Thai man shares footage of woman jumping into his car at red light

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 7

 

A Thai man issued a warning to motorists in Chon Buri after an unknown woman entered his car while he was parked at a red light and urged him to continue driving without providing a clear destination.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346041-thai-man-shares-footage-of-woman-jumping-into-his-car-at-red-light/