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By Petch Petpailin

 

Police apologise with 10 sit-ups after cop fires gun outside Bangkok nightclub

 

All 140 officers at Thong Lo Police Station performed 10 sit-ups today, December 17, as an apology after an officer fired a gun into the sky outside a nightclub on Soi Thong Lo 10 in Bangkok on Saturday, December 14.

 

Police Sergeant Major Montri Meedate brought embarrassment and disgrace to Thong Lo Police Station last Saturday night. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346402-thai-police-officer-suspended-for-firing-gun-outside-thonglor-pub/#findComment-19453251

 

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Thai Senate Approves Landmark Change to Child Discipline Law

 

In a historic move for children's rights, Thailand's Senate unanimously approved an amendment to Section 1567 of the Civil and Commercial Code, transforming the regulations surrounding parental discipline.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346459-thai-senate-approves-landmark-change-to-child-discipline-law/

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Thai Central Bank Under Pressure to Cut Interest Rates

 

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In an effort to invigorate inflation and support the Thai economy, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavachira has renewed his call for the Bank of Thailand to lower its policy interest rate. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346443-bank-of-thailand-faces-pressure-to-cut-rates/

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Phuket police pursue Uzbek man over fake US dollars exchange

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Phuket police are on the hunt for an Uzbek national accused of attempting to exchange counterfeit US dollars at a currency exchange shop in Cherng Talay.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346444-phuket-police-pursue-uzbek-man-over-fake-us-dollars-exchange/

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Pickup Truck Collides with Motorcycle, Killing 49-Year-Old Man: Pitsanulok
 

Officers from Mueang Phitsanulok Police Station were notified of a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck on Chumchon Bueng Phra – Wang Nam Sai Road, Moo 4, Bueng Phra Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phitsanulok Province. Police, along with medical personnel from Buddhachinaraj Hospital and rescue workers from Prasat Boonsathan Foundation, promptly arrived at the scene.

 

full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346481-pickup-truck-collides-with-motorcycle-killing-49-year-old-man-pitsanulok/

 

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Chumphon: Father and Son Found Dead After Boat Capsizes

 

An incident has unfolded in Chumphon as the bodies of a father and his 10-year-old stepson were recovered after their boat was swept away during a heavy storm. Relatives, overcome with grief, confirmed the identities and accepted the deaths as a tragic accident.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346482-chumphon-father-and-son-found-dead-after-boat-capsizes/

 

 

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Phuket: Student Dies After Football Goalpost Collapses

 

A student lost his life after a football goalpost collapsed on him while playing with friends at a school sports field in Phuket.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346483-phuket-student-dies-after-football-goalpost-collapses/

 

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Fatal Collision in Surin: Wrong-Way Motorcycle Collides with SUV, Two Killed
 

A traffic collision occurred on Highway 214 near the U-turn in front of Kab Choeng Hospital, Tambon Kab Choeng, Amphoe Kab Choeng, Surin Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346484-fatal-collision-in-surin-wrong-way-motorcycle-collides-with-suv-two-killed/

 

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Bomb Scare in Udon Thani: Abandoned 81mm Mortar Found in Toilet

 

Residents of a neighbourhood in Udon Thani were left in shock after a cleaning crew discovered an 81mm mortar bomb hidden in the toilet of an abandoned house. Authorities were alerted, and bomb disposal experts successfully removed and neutralized the device.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346485-bomb-scare-in-udon-thani-abandoned-81mm-mortar-found-in-toilet/

 

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Tourist Police Save Woman from Suicide Attempt Near Rama VIII Bridge

 

Quick action by the Tourist Police prevented an incident when a woman attempted to take her own life by jumping into the Chao Phraya River near Rama VIII Bridge in Bangkok.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346487-tourist-police-save-woman-from-suicide-attempt-near-rama-viii-bridge/

 

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Krabi: Brother-in-Law Kills Teenage Sister-in-Law in Drug-Induced Frenzy

 

A horrifying incident unfolded in Khao Phanom district, Krabi province, where a 42-year-old man killed his teenage sister-in-law in a drug-fueled attack. The suspect confessed to the brutal murder, claiming no prior conflict, leading authorities to believe he acted under the influence of methamphetamine.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346488-krabi-brother-in-law-kills-teenage-sister-in-law-in-drug-induced-frenzy/

 

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Thai Maritime Search & Rescue Unit Assists Injured Fisherman in Gulf of Thailand

 

The Search and Rescue Unit of the First Regional Maritime Security Coordination Center (SRC1) swiftly responded to a fishing incident in the Gulf of Thailand, providing prompt assistance to a fisherman who sustained serious injuries. 
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346490-thai-maritime-search-rescue-unit-assists-injured-fisherman-in-gulf-of-thailand/

 

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Motorcyclist Crashes into Parked Truck and Cries for Help Before Passing Away
 

Police officers from Pho Klang Police Station received a repor of a motorcycle crashing into the back of a truck near the Mittraphap Pattana intersection, within the Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality, Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Authorities immediately responded to the scene alongside rescue volunteers from Hook 31 Korat.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346491-motorcyclist-crashes-into-parked-truck-and-cries-for-help-before-passing-away/

 

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Worker Dies After Eucalyptus Tree Falls on Him Due to Sudden Wind Shift

 

An incident occurred in Roi Et Province when a sudden change in wind direction caused a eucalyptus tree to fall on a worker, resulting in fatal head injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346492-worker-dies-after-eucalyptus-tree-falls-on-him-due-to-sudden-wind-shift/

 

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Nonthaburi: 50-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Car from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
 

A heartbreaking incident occurred in Nonthaburi as a 50-year-old woman was found dead in her car from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346493-nonthaburi-50-year-old-woman-found-dead-in-car-from-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/

 

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Lopburi: Man Run Over & Killed by Truck in Construction Area
 

An incident occurred in Khok Tum, Lopburi, when a man was fatally crushed by a truck in a construction zone on Soi 6 Thang Daeng, Khok Tum Subdistrict, Mueang Lopburi District, Lopburi Province.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346494-lopburi-man-run-over-killed-by-truck-in-construction-area/

 

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Taiwanese Tour Company Owner Arrested for Forged Visa & False Identity

 

Authorities have apprehended a Taiwanese national who evaded capture for nearly five years by forging documents, changing his name, and re-entering Thailand under a false identity.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346495-taiwanese-tour-company-owner-arrested-for-forged-visa-false-identity/

 

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GWM Clarifies Electric Vehicle Fire: External Factors, Not Battery Fault
 

Great Wall Motor Thailand (GWM) has issued a statement on December 17, addressing the recent incident involving a GWM ORA Good Cat electric vehicle that caught fire in a school parking area in Lat Krabang. The company has confirmed that the fire was not caused by the vehicle’s battery or internal systems but resulted from external factors.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346496-gwm-clarifies-electric-vehicle-fire-external-factors-not-battery-fault/

 

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Explosion at Intersection: Cigarette Butt Ignites Pickup Truck Carrying Paint Cans

 

A dramatic explosion occurred at an intersection in Ban Khai, Rayong Province, after a pickup truck loaded with paint cans caught fire. The blaze erupted when the driver inadvertently discarded a cigarette butt, which ignited the truck’s cargo, causing multiple paint cans to explode.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346497-explosion-at-intersection-cigarette-butt-ignites-pickup-truck-carrying-paint-cans/

 

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Thai Cabinet Rejects Proposal to Abolish Capital Punishment

 

In a firm stance against recent appeals for the abolition of the death penalty, Thailand's cabinet has unanimously decided to retain capital punishment in its legal system. This decision emerged after the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) advocated for a gradual end to this severe form of punishment, citing its abolition in many other nations as an impetus for change.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346500-thai-cabinet-rejects proposal to-abolish-capital-punishment/

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Thaksin's Call to Coalition Parties Could Lead to Parliament Dissolution

 

Thailand's political sphere is on the cusp of a major shake-up following former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's strong warning to coalition parties. Thaksin criticised members of the coalition who failed to attend a cabinet meeting on a new tax decree, labelling them as secretive dissenters. His fiery remarks suggest deep-seated internal conflicts within the government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346501-thaksins-call-to-coalition-parties-could-lead-to-parliament-dissolution/

 

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Thailand Launches Tourist Police App to Aid Visitors

 

The Tourism Police Division of Thailand, in collaboration with the tourism sector, has launched the "Thailand Tourist Police Application" to enhance visitor safety during the high season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346502-thailand-launches-tourist-police-app-to-aid-visitors/

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Foreign Patient Surge Strains Thai Border Hospitals

 

Thailand's border hospitals are experiencing increased strain as more foreign nationals cross into the country seeking medical attention. This has raised serious concerns over the impact on healthcare resources and the accessibility of services for Thai citizens.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346505-foreign-patient-surge-strains-thai-border-hospitals/

 

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Pheu Thai: Panthongtae Shinawatra plays no role in govt
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

The Pheu Thai Party swiftly quashed rumours spreading across social media about Panthongtae Shinawatra’s alleged appointment as chief of strategy and national economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346509-pheu-thai-panthongtae-shinawatra-plays-no-role-in-govt/

 

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British mother’s tourist warning after drugs kill daughter in Thailand
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of the Daily Mail

A grieving British mother urged tourists travelling to Thailand to steer clear of drugs after her daughter overdosed on a lethal cocktail of an unknown substance in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346510-british-mother’s-tourist-warning-after-drugs-kill-daughter-in-thailand/