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Thai teacher accused of striking boy’s penis with steel ruler

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 7

 

A Thai mother exposed the cruel behaviour of a teacher in the central province of Prachin Buri who allegedly struck her three year old son’s penis with a steel ruler causing severe injury.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346133-thai-teacher-accused-of-striking-boy’s-penis-with-steel-ruler/

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Thaksin joins daughter Paetongtarn on Pheu Thai train to Hua Hin

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

In a scene worthy of a political drama, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra made a grand entrance as he joined his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on a luxury train journey to Hua Hin.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346134-thaksin-joins-daughter-paetongtarn-on-pheu-thai-train-to-hua-hin/

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Southern Thai man finally receives 10,000 baht government aid

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A man from southern Thailand was overjoyed when the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) branch in Loei province finally tracked him down to ensure he received the government aid of 10,000 baht. The initiative was part of a final effort by the bank to help vulnerable groups secure their due benefits before the deadline.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346135-southern-thai-man-finally-receives-10000-baht-government-aid/

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Ex-boxer arrested in Bangkok for violent revenge attack

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A well-known ex-boxer and his group of friends were arrested for abducting and assaulting a rival in a violent act of revenge. The incident involved shooting and stabbing, leaving the victim seriously injured, and was sparked by a dispute over a friend’s girlfriend.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346138-ex-boxer-arrested-in-bangkok-for-violent-revenge-attack/

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Forklift Blaze at Closed Store Sparks Urgent Firefighting Rescue

 

Photo: The Thaiger

 

Early this morning in Mueang Trat, a seemingly minor fire rapidly evolved into a significant blaze, engulfing a forklift, stacks of wooden pallets, and over 40 trolleys at the now-closed Noen Sai branch of the Trat Provincial Cooperative Store. Although it narrowly missed the main store building, quick-thinking firefighters successfully contained the fire after a 30-minute battle.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346139-forklift-blaze-at-closed-store-sparks-urgent-firefighting-rescue/

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Thai Man Demands Probe into Mother's Death Post-Chiropractic Care - video

 

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A Thai man, Kawin Mahuakhao, is calling for a deeper investigation following the death of his mother, Somsi Mahuakhao, who passed away 10 days after receiving unlicensed chiropractic treatment in Roi Et, Isaan province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346141-thai-man-demands-probe-into-mothers-death-post-chiropractic-care-video/

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Thailand to Implement 15% Tax on Global Firms by 2025

 

FILE photo courtesy: Sanook

 

In a move poised to reshape its economic landscape, Thailand will impose a minimum corporate tax rate of 15% on large international companies starting in 2025. This announcement, made by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, marks a significant step for Southeast Asia's second-largest economy as it aligns its tax practices with international standards.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346140-thailand-to-implement-15-tax-on-global-firms-by-2025/

 

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Thai Police Bust Illegal Corn Farm in Forest; Main Suspects Escape

 

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Thai police initiated "CIB Crush Influence," targeting investors exploiting forest lands. Despite a failed capture of main suspects, they found a couple illegally farming corn in Mae Mo, Lampang, and took legal action.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346144-thai-police-bust-illegal-corn-farm-in-forest-main-suspects-escape/

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Thai Wildlife Bust Uncovers Illegal Trade in Exotic Species

 

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A luxury home by the Mae Klong River in Ratchaburi, Thailand, found itself at the heart of a significant investigation, after police discovered more than 50 rare South American wildlife species illegally kept on the premises. The operation, orchestrated by Deputy Commander-in-Chief Arun Wachirasrisukanya and Chief Inspector Aphisan Chairat, exposed a burgeoning black market for exotic animals facilitated via social media.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346146-thai-wildlife-bust-uncovers-illegal-trade-in-exotic-species/

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Thai man kills stepbrother over drug-fuelled chaos in Sisaket

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A young man in Sisaket province reached a breaking point after years of family turmoil, leading to a tragic incident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346147-thai-man-kills-stepbrother-over-drug-fuelled-chaos-in-sisaket/

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Thai thief returns stolen motorcycle to police station, motive unclear

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 7

 

A Thai man stole motorcycles belonging to locals in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima and later parked them outside a police station. His motive remains unclear.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346148-thai-thief-returns-stolen-motorcycle-to-police-station-motive-unclear/

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Thai minibus driver rapes passenger after tricking her into lucky ritual

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via KhaoSod

 

A Thai minibus driver raped a female passenger after tricking her into performing a ritual for good fortune, and then abducting her to a hotel in Pattaya.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346150-thai-minibus-driver-rapes-passenger-after-tricking-her-into-lucky-ritual/

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Phuket noise dispute turns violent with two injured in gunfire

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket City Police

 

A noise complaint at a rental property in Phuket Town erupted into violence, resulting in injuries to both the landlord and tenant after a gun was discharged during a scuffle. The incident unfolded yesterday, December 12, drawing attention to the ongoing tensions between the two parties.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346152-phuket-noise-dispute-turns-violent-with-two-injured-in-gunfire/

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Bangkok’s new ‘Health Stations’ promise quick, hassle-free care

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Say goodbye to endless queues and tedious hospital visits. The Ministry of Public Health has unveiled its game-changing Health Station initiative, a telemedicine service designed to supercharge universal healthcare in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346153-bangkok’s-new-‘health-stations’-promise-quick-hassle-free-care/

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Crackdown on Sukhumvit Beggars Reveals Hidden Wealth

 

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In an effort to improve the image of Thailand, police, alongside officials from the Immigration Bureau and the Homeless People Protection Centre, conducted a crackdown today in Bangkok's Sukhumvit area, rounding up 12 beggars. The operation unearthed unexpected findings, including a Thai national found with 1.3 million baht in cash and bank deposits.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346154-crackdown-on-sukhumvit-beggars-reveals-hidden-wealth/

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Bangkok and TikTok Unite to Boost BKK Food Bank Initiative

 

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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and TikTok have joined forces to enhance the #BKKFoodBank project, which aims to reduce food waste while supporting vulnerable communities. Launched in 2022, the initiative has ambitiously set out to tackle inequality, ensure food security, and contribute to building a sustainable society. By collaborating with TikTok, the project has significantly broadened its outreach, benefiting from the platform’s massive audience and engaging content approach.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346155-bangkok-and-tiktok-unite-to-boost-bkk-food-bank-initiative/

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Wife Seeks Police Protection, Case Transfer After Councillor's Murder

 

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Napapat Sitthisanitphong, widow of late former Prachin Buri provincial councillor Chaimet Sitthisanitphong, has requested police protection for herself and her son. Seeking justice in the wake of her husband's murder, she has petitioned for the homicide case to be transferred to the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) from the local authorities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346156-wife-seeks-police-protection-case-transfer-after-councillors-murder/