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Thai influencer dies after alcohol stunt for 30,000 baht
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Bank Leicester, a well-known Thai influencer, has tragically died after being hired to consume an excessive amount of alcohol in exchange for 30,000 baht (US$880). Known for his unique approach of rapping while selling garlands to support his grandmother, Bank had gained significant popularity online. His untimely death occurred at approximately 3.40am, reportedly due to the drinking challenge.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347220-thai-influencer-dies-after-alcohol-stunt-for-30000-baht/

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20th anniversary: Phuket looks back on Boxing Day tsunami

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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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/

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Pattaya Mobilises 420 Officers to Safeguard Festive Tourists

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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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Phuket duo swipes 600 euros from Belgian with a fake hug

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Police yesterday, December 25, arrested a Thai woman and a transwoman for pretending to greet a Belgian man with a hug and stealing 600 euros in cash (approximately 21,000 baht) from him in the Patong area of Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347219-phuket-duo-swipes-600-euros-from-belgian-with-a-fake-hug/

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Construction Worker Falls from Pickup, Hit by Car, and Killed Near Pattaya

 

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An incident occurred when a 41-year-old construction worker fell from the back of a pickup truck and was fatally struck by a car. The incident occurred near the Keo Din highway rest area on Highway 7.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347254-construction-worker-falls-from-pickup-hit-by-car-and-killed-near-pattaya/

 

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Husband and Wife Killed in Head-On Collision with Pickup Truck While En Route to Market
 

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Tragedy struck in the early hours of the morning, when a husband and wife lost their lives in a fatal head-on collision between their motorcycle with sidecar and a pickup truck. The accident occurred at approximately 01:45 near a petrol station in Sahatsakhan District, Kalasin Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347256-husband-and-wife-killed-in-head-on-collision-with-pickup-truck-while-en-route-to-market/

 

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Man Shot Dead Outside Nightclub in Khon Kaen, Gunman Believed to Have Fled Abroad
 

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A heated argument outside a nightclub in Khon Kaen escalated into violence early morning on December 26, leaving a 28-year-old man dead. Authorities believe the suspected shooter has fled the country.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347257-man-shot-dead-outside-nightclub-in-khon-kaen-gunman-believed-to-have-fled-abroad/

 

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Fatal Crash: 18-Wheeler Overturns in Chiang Rai Ravine, Driver Killed
 

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Emergency services were called to an incident early morning on December 26, after an 18-wheeler lorry transporting longans lost control and plunged into a deep ravine near Khun Chae National Park in Wiang Pa Pao District, Chiang Rai.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347258-fatal-crash-18-wheeler-overturns-in-chiang-rai-ravine-driver-killed/

 

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Woman Selling Blended Drinks Found Running Illegal Loan Operation in Sattahip
 

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A woman in Sattahip, Chonburi, has been arrested after authorities discovered she was operating an illegal loan business, charging interest rates of 2% per day. Police seized a firearm and detailed records of 34 clients during the raid.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347259-woman-selling-blended-drinks-found-running-illegal-loan-operation-in-sattahip/

 

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Tourist Mini Train Derails in Nakhon Ratchasima: 8 Injured
 

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A tourist mini train in Nakhon Ratchasima derailed on December 26, injuring eight passengers, according to local authorities. The incident occurred at approximately 10:40 in the popular tourist area of Pong Talong, Pak Chong District, along Rural Road 3052.


Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347260-tourist-mini-train-derails-in-nakhon-ratchasima-8-injured/

 

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Suspect Causes Fatal Car Crash During Escape From Custody, 1 Officer Killed, 3 Injured
 

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An incident unfolded in Nong Chik District, Pattani, when a suspect escaped custody and caused a car crash, resulting in the death of one officer and injuries to three others.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347262-suspect-causes-fatal-car-crash-during-escape-from-custody-1-officer-killed-3-injured/

 

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27-Year-Old Woman Falls to Her Death from 5th Floor Flat in Huai Khwang

 

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Authorities have reported an incident in the Huai Khwang area of Bangkok, where a 27-year-old woman fell from the 5th floor of a residential flat. Huai Khwang Police Station was alerted to the incident and coordinated with the Poh Teck Tung Foundation rescue team and the Phra Mongkutklao Hospital emergency unit to attend the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347264-27-year-old-woman-falls-to-her-death-from-5th-floor-flat-in-huai-khwang/

 

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Mother Dies in Motorcycle-Truck Collision, Four-Month-Old Baby Seriously Injured
 

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A crash occurred in Pathum Thani when a motorcycle collided with the rear of a parked six-wheeled truck, resulting in the death of a 32-year-old mother and critical injuries to her four-month-old baby.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347266-mother-dies-in-motorcycle-truck-collision-four-month-old-baby-seriously-injured/

 

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Bold Ambush: Bombing of Armoured Vehicle in Yala Kills Police Officer

 

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A shocking attack occurred on the afternoon of December 26, when insurgents planted a bomb and opened fire on an armoured vehicle carrying police officers in Ban Bannang Krachae, Village 5, Thanto Subdistrict, Thanto District, Yala Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347267-bold-ambush-bombing-of-armoured-vehicle-in-yala-kills-police-officer/

 

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Thai Police Bust Major 'OnlyFans' Network with Over 16,000 Subscribers

 

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In a significant crackdown dubbed "Catch the OnlyFans Leeches," Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) discovered a private group with over 16,000 subscribers and hundreds of thousands of baht circulating among its members.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347269-thai-police-bust-major-onlyfans-network-with-over-16000-subscribers/

 

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Thailand Hunts for Chinese Tourists with New Visa-Free Travel Policy

 

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FILE photo: Chinese tourists arrive at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

 

In an ambitious stride to revitalize its tourism sector, the Thai government has announced a permanent visa-free travel agreement with China, allowing seamless entry for Chinese tourists into Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347274-thailand-hunts-for-chinese-tourists-with-new-visa-free-travel-policy/

 

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Pattaya Police Crack Down on Beach Prostitution, Arrest 20 Foreign Women

 

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In a coordinated operation, the Pattaya Tourist Police, Chonburi Immigration Bureau, and Chonburi Social Development and Human Security Office arrested 20 foreign women suspected of engaging in prostitution along Pattaya Beach.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347277-pattaya-police-crack-down-on-beach-prostitution-arrest-20-foreign-women/

 

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Foreign tourists throwing fists in Patong’s Bangla Road brawl goes viral
By Pattaya Mail

 

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Foreign tourists engage in Muay Thai-inspired brawl on Patong’s Bangla Road, draws cheers from onlookers


PHUKET, Thailand – Phuket has once again made waves on social media as a video surfaces of two foreign tourists engaging in a dramatic brawl on Bangla Road in Patong Beach, one of the island’s most famous tourist destinations, Dec 26.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347278-foreign-tourists-throwing-fists-in-patong’s-bangla-road-brawl-goes-viral/

 

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Missing Bangladeshi Tourist Found with Drugs in Bangkok Hotel

 

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Immigration police have discovered a missing Bangladeshi tourist in possession of drugs at a hotel in Bangkok’s Bang Na district, following six months of reported silence with his family.


Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347279-missing-bangladeshi-tourist-found-with-drugs-in-bangkok-hotel/

 

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Khon Kaen Bus Crash Leaves 1 Dead & Dozens Injured During Start of New Year Travel Rush

 

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A bus crash in Khon Kaen Province early morning has claimed one life and left over 30 people injured as families and individuals were making their way home for the New Year celebrations.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347282-khon-kaen-bus-crash-leaves-1-dead-dozens-injured-during-start-of-new-year-travel-rush/

 

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Frenchman loses 6,000 euros to foreign sex worker in Phuket

By Petch Petpailin

 

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Previous arrest of foreign sex workers in Phuket. | Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Hotnews

 

A Frenchman lost 6,000 euros in cash (approximately 210,000 baht) to a sex worker of colour in Phuket on Christmas night, December 25.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347307-frenchman-loses-6000-euros-to-foreign-sex-worker-in-phuket/

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From seed to fortune: The Chearavanont family’s billion-dollar rise

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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What started as a humble seed shop in Bangkok has blossomed into one of the world’s wealthiest empires. The Chearavanont family, with a staggering net worth of US$44.1 billion (approximately 1.5 trillion baht), ranks 19th on Bloomberg’s list of the 25 richest families globally. Here’s how they did it.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347308-from-seed-to-fortune-the-chearavanont-family’s-billion-dollar-rise/

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Bangkok woman arrested for call centre scam impersonating police

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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A 63 year old woman was recently arrested in Bangkok for allegedly participating in a call centre scam that impersonated police officers from the Surin City Police Station. The scam involved video calls to victims, convincing them to transfer money for “verification” purposes, resulting in losses exceeding 1 million baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347310-bangkok-woman-arrested-for-call-centre-scam-impersonating-police/

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