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Thai serial rapist who targets elderly women remains on the run

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Matichon

 

Two elderly Thai women sought help from the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women after a rapist who sexually assaulted them in a paddy field in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima remains at large for months.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347221-thai-serial-rapist-who-targets-elderly-women-remains-on-the-run/

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Phetchabun family’s loss turns into gift of life for four

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A significant act of compassion unfolded at Phetchabun Hospital, where a family decided to donate the organs of a 42 year old programmer who was declared brain dead. This generous donation is set to benefit four individuals in need.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347226-phetchabun-family’s-loss-turns-into-gift-of-life-for-four/

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20th anniversary: Phuket looks back on Boxing Day tsunami

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Chai Shop Films

 

Two decades after the catastrophic Indian Ocean Tsunami, communities along Thailand’s Andaman coast, including Phuket, gathered today, Boxing Day, to honour the lives lost and reflect on the lessons learned from that fateful day in 2004. The disaster claimed an estimated 230,000 to 280,000 lives across multiple countries, with Thailand designating December 26 as National Disaster Prevention Day in its wake.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347180-remembering-the-2004-tsunami-in-phuket/#findComment-19471551

 

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Teenage Knife Attack at Thai Tourist Spot Sparks Youth Violence Fears

 

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An unsettling incident occurred at a tourist site in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand, where a third-year secondary school girl stabbed a fifth-year student with a folding knife. The altercation took place at Ban Wang Yao, Phrom Khiri district, on Christmas Eve, injuring the older student and sparking concerns about youth violence.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347228-teenage-knife-attack-at-thai-tourist-spot-sparks-youth-violence-fears/

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South Korean Fugitive Arrested in Thai Condo for Massive Gambling Scam

 

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Jung, a 33-year-old South Korean national, was arrested by Thai immigration officials on December 25 in a high-end condominium in Pattaya. Sought for his alleged role in a major illegal gambling ring, Jung was found with South Korean and Vanuatu passports.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347231-south-korean-fugitive-arrested-in-thai-condo-for-massive-gambling-scam/

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Krabi Ferry Crew Drug Tests Lead to Suspensions, Rehab Plans

 

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In a recent crackdown, police in Krabi conducted surprise drug tests on ferry operators and crew at Koh Lanta, revealing several individuals' drug use. Those who tested positive, identified by purple urine, were immediately suspended and will now undergo rehabilitation efforts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347232-krabi-ferry-crew-drug-tests-lead-to-suspensions-rehab-plans/

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Aussie father fights to survive and heal after losing son to tsunami

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Christopher Hopkins from The Guardian via inkl

 

Boxing Day 2004 started as a serene tropical morning for an Australian father, his wife, and their 16 year old son in a beachfront hotel in Phuket. But in moments, tranquillity gave way to catastrophe.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347234-aussie-father-fights-to-survive-and-heal-after-losing-son-to-tsunami/

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Rescue mission underway for lost students in Kanchanaburi forest

By Nattapong Westwood

 

 

Rescue teams are working to assist a group of Mahidol University students and lecturers who became lost in the forest in Kanchanaburi during a geology field operation. While initial reports mentioned injuries among the group, all members are now confirmed to be safe.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347159-search-for-students-and-teacher-lost-in-kanchanaburi-forest/#findComment-19471527

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Phayao: Teen loses his life as motorbike slams into power pole

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A tragic accident marked the beginning of the Seven Dangerous Days in the northern province of Phayao, as a 19 year old lost his life after crashing his motorcycle into a roadside power pole. The accident occurred yesterday, December 25 on the first day of the safety campaign, aimed at reducing road accidents during the new year period.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347236-phayao-teen-loses-his-life-as-motorbike-slams-into-power-pole/

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Thai Telecom Giant Rejects Claims of Supplying SIMs to Call Scams

 

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True Corporation, a leading telecom provider in Thailand, has vigorously refuted allegations of selling large quantities of SIM cards to call centre syndicates. This denial follows a police operation on December 20th that uncovered a significant stash of illicit technology at a condo in Bangkok's Huay Kwang district. The raid resulted in the seizure of 286 SIM boxes, over 300,000 SIM cards, hundreds of smartphones, and computers, with six Chinese nationals detained in connection with the ring.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347237-thai-telecom-giant-rejects-claims-of-supplying-sims-to-call-scams/

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Pattaya Mobilises 420 Officers to Safeguard Festive Tourists

 

Photo: The Thaiger

 

In Pattaya, a substantial force comprising over 420 officers and volunteers took action on Christmas Eve to safeguard tourists. Led by Yingyot Thepchamnong, Commander of Police Region 2, the initiative aimed to ensure safety during the festive season. This operation, called "By Your Side, With Care Throughout the Festive Season," kicked off at 6.36pm on 24th December.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347238-pattaya-mobilises-420-officers-to-safeguard-festive-tourists/

 

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Flood mitigation: 95 billion baht plan proposed for Bangkok

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has proposed a budget of 95 billion baht to the National Water Resources Committee (NWRC) to address flooding in Bangkok by improving the eastern side of the Chao Phraya River.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347239-flood-mitigation-95-billion-baht-plan-proposed-for-bangkok/

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