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Thai mother tries to assault Grab driver, mistaking him for daughter’s boyfriend - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook group/ Grab Car Driver Club Thailand

 

A Grab car driver shared dashcam footage showing his passenger’s mother mistaking him for her daughter’s boyfriend and attempting to assault him. He posted the video as a warning to other app-based drivers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346979-thai-mother-tries-to-assault-grab-driver-mistaking-him-for-daughter’s-boyfriend-video/

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UK & Thai Police Partner to Enhance Custody Conditions in Thailand

 

Photo: The Thaiger

 

In a significant step towards modernising detainee treatment, the Royal Thai Police have teamed up with the UK to revolutionise police custody conditions across Thailand. This collaboration focuses on adopting UK models to raise the quality of life and safety for those held in detention.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346980-uk-thai-police-partner-to-enhance-custody-conditions-in-thailand/

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Thailand to Train 7,000 Massage Therapists Amid Industry Shortage

 

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Thailand's Public Health Ministry plans to train 7,000 new massage therapists to fill a workforce gap in its 200 billion baht massage industry. Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin announced on December 22 that this initiative aims to make Thai traditional massage a complementary treatment alongside conventional medicine.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346981-thailand-to-train-7000-massage-therapists-amid-industry-shortage/

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Teen Pregnancy Sparks Family Feud at Thai Hospital: Legal Battle Looms

 

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A teenage pregnancy has led to a fierce conflict between families in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand. A 15-year-old girl's mother, Phatcharee, clashed with her daughter's boyfriend’s sister, On-anong, at Nakhon Sawan Hospital on December 20th. A viral video captured the fight, which ended when a hospital staff member intervened.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346983-teen-pregnancy-sparks-family-feud-at-thai-hospital-legal-battle-looms/

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Thai father allegedly kidnaps 11 year old daughter for begging

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Pawanrat Chirapattanarat

 

A Thai man allegedly kidnapped his young daughter from her aunt’s home in Bangkok for begging. The man is expected to be hiding in Chachoengsao province near Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346985-thai-father-allegedly-kidnaps-11-year-old-daughter-for-begging/

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Thai police removed after video exposes traffic fine misconduct

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Social Hunter 2022

 

A viral video on Thai social media led to the temporary removal of a traffic officer from the Rattanathibet Police Station in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok, for allegedly collecting traffic fines personally.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346986-thai-police-removed-after-video-exposes-traffic-fine-misconduct/

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Crackdown in Jomtien, Pattaya, nabs over 50 for drug offences

By Ryan Turner

 

Photo via KhaoSod

 

A major crackdown operation dubbed Purge the Parasites Part 2 was conducted in Jomtien, Pattaya, targeting crime and drug-related offences. Over 50 individuals involved in drug possession and consumption were apprehended during the raid, which took place yesterday, December 22.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346988-crackdown-in-jomtien-pattaya-nabs-over-50-for-drug-offences/

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Thailand Supports Digital IDs for Smoother Airport Check-Ins

 

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Thai nationals travelling by air can now enjoy faster check-ins with the introduction of the ThaID app, which allows them to use digital identification cards. This innovation aims to ease travel during the busy new year holiday season. As Jirayu Houngsub from the Prime Minister’s Office highlights, airports like Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi will especially see smoother check-in processes when combined with airline online services.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346989-thailand-supports-digital-ids-for-smoother-airport-check-ins/