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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 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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Thai woman glued to phone hit by electric motorcycle in Pattaya
By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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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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Opposition Demands Clarity on Proposed Thai Tax Reforms

 

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Amidst rising concerns over potential tax changes in Thailand, the opposition People’s Party is pressing the government for clarity. With tax reform proposals currently in the study phase, speculation about a possible value-added tax (VAT) increase has sent ripples through the public and political spheres alike.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346056-opposition-demands-clarity-on-proposed-thai-tax-reforms/

 

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Chinese-Korean Call Centre Gang Busted in Pattaya for Fraud Operations
 

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In a major crackdown on transnational crime, Thai authorities raided two luxury houses in Pattaya, used as call centre scam hubs by a group of Chinese and Korean nationals.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346059-chinese-korean-call-centre-gang-busted-in-pattaya-for-fraud-operations/

 

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Crash Claims Life of Mother of Two in Rayong
 

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A crash claimed the life of a 23-year-old woman who lost control of her motorcycle and crashed into an electric pole, falling into a water ditch. The body was discovered near a petrol station on Sukhumvit Road, Tambon Tapong, Mueang District, Rayong.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346060-crash-claims-life-of-mother-of-two-in-rayong/

 

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Myanmar Worker Found Dead with Knife Stabbed in Chest: Pattaya
 

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Police found the body of a 26-year-old Myanmar national with a knife lodged in his chest. The authorities received the report at 2:00 on December 12 and responded promptly to the scene in a row of over 40 rented rooms on Sukhumvit Soi 29, Moo 5, in Na Kluea Subdistrict, Bang Lamung.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346062-myanmar-worker-found-dead-with-knife-stabbed-in-chest-pattaya/

 

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Van Tyre Blowout Leads to Rollover in Nakhon Ratchasima, Injuring 14 Lao Workers

 

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A crash occurred on Highway 304 at 00.15, in Wang Nam Khiao District, Nakhon Ratchasima, when a van suffered a tyre blowout and lost control, flipping over and injuring 14 Lao nationals onboard.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346063-van-tyre-blowout-leads-to-rollover-in-nakhon-ratchasima-injuring-14-lao-workers/

 

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Police Arrest Suspect of Chonburi Rape Case in Sisaket 
 

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Authorities successfully apprehended a suspect in a Chonburi rape case on, December 12. The arrest was made in a rubber plantation in Nam Kliang District, Sisaket Province, after a warrant was issued by the Pattaya Provincial Court.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346065-police-arrest-suspect-of-chonburi-rape-case-in-sisaket /

 

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Crash Claims Two Lives: Car Driver Falls Asleep and Collides with Motorcycle

 

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A couple lost their lives when a car veered off course after the driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. The collision occurred on the Amphawa-Bang Nok Kwaek Road in Bang Khonthi District, Samut Songkhram. The victims were a husband and wife traveling on a motorcycle, leaving behind two orphaned sons.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346066-crash-claims-two-lives-car-driver-falls-asleep-and-collides-with-motorcycle/

 

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Gunmen on Motorcycles Attack Soldiers in Narathiwat
 

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Two soldiers from the 4908 Ranger Unit were injured, with one later dying, in a shooting attack while transporting sand to assist flood victims in Narathiwat. The incident occurred near the bridge connecting the villages of Ban Manangkae Yang and Ban Pari in the Chanae district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346067-gunmen-on-motorcycles-attack-soldiers-in-narathiwat/

 

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Authorities Seize Chemicals for Producing Etomidate Used in E-Cigarettes
 

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A joint operation led by Thailand’s Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has uncovered a stockpile of chemicals used to produce Etomidate, a dangerous substance increasingly misused in e-cigarettes. Authorities revealed that the seized materials could produce up to 600,000 e-cigarette doses, posing severe health risks, including respiratory failure.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346068-authorities-seize-chemicals-for-producing-etomidate-used-in-e-cigarettes/

 

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Nakhon Ratchasima: Elderly Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Pickup Truck

 

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A devastating traffic collision occurred in the vicinity of Ban Chor Ho School, located in Chor Ho Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima. The incident involved a pickup truck hitting an elderly woman as she attempted to cross the road.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346070-nakhon-ratchasima-elderly-pedestrian-killed-after-being-struck-by-pickup-truck/

 

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Pregnant Woman Rescued After Jumping from Bridge into Chanthaburi River

 

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A dramatic rescue unfolded in Chanthaburi, when a pregnant woman jumped from the Theerat Bridge into the Chanthaburi River. Witnesses and rescue workers raced against time to save her from the fast-moving waters.


Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346071-pregnant-woman-rescued-after-jumping-from-bridge-into-chanthaburi-river/

 

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Myanmar Man Injured in Train Collision While Walking on Tracks Near Pattaya
 

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The Sawang Boriboon Pattaya Rescue Centre received a report of a pedestrian being struck by a train on the railway tracks. The incident  in front of Lek Arharn Pa restaurant, close to the Nong Ket Yai intersection in Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District,

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346072-myanmar-man-injured-in-train-collision-while-walking-on-tracks-near-pattaya/

 

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Disciplinary and Criminal Charges for 7 Police Officers in Assault Case

 

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Seven traffic police officers face disciplinary and criminal charges after assaulting the wrong person, a case potentially linked to the enforced disappearance law.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346073-disciplinary-and-criminal-charges-for-7-police-officers-in-assault-case/

 

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Thai Salaries to Rise by 5% in 2025 Amid Competitive Job Market

 

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The average salary in Thailand is expected to increase by 5% in 2025, maintaining the growth rate of the current year. This insight comes from Mercer, a leading human resources consultancy known for its comprehensive surveys of employment trends. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346075-thai-salaries-to-rise-by-5-in-2025-amid-competitive-job-market/

 

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Watch closely: Thaksin Shinawatra's potential political return

 

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Former MP Theptai Senapong has voiced concerns about Thaksin Shinawatra's possible return to power. Posting on his social media platform, Theptai highlighted Thaksin's recent statements in Ubon Ratchathani, where Thaksin urged people to support the Pheu Thai Party. He promised a revival of happiness and prosperity through new policies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346079-watch-closely-thaksin-shinawatras-potential-political-return/

 

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PM Paetongtarn’s absence sparks debate over invasive fish issue
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s decision to skip the opening of the new House of Representatives session yesterday, December 12, sparked a contentious debate between the opposition and the ruling Pheu Thai Party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346080-pm-paetongtarn’s-absence-sparks-debate-over-invasive-fish-issue/

 

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