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Bank of Thailand Boosts Mobile Security with New Transfer Limits

 

In a strategic move to bolster the security of mobile banking, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) is putting mechanisms in place to protect vulnerable users such as teenagers and the elderly. The plan introduces a daily transfer cap of 50,000 baht for these groups, aiming to shield them from fraud and financial abuse.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347631-bank-of-thailand-boosts-mobile-security-with-new-transfer-limits/

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Deadly New Year Roads: 215 Deaths in Five Days

 

 

Thailand’s roads have proven deadly once again during the New Year holiday season, with 215 lives lost just five days into the “10 Dangerous Days” road safety campaign, officials revealed today.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347645-deadly-new-year-roads-215-deaths-in-five-days/

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Firework Mishap Injures Tourists in Pattaya

 

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A fireworks incident in Pattaya, during New Year’s Eve celebrations left two persons injured, despite repeated warnings to cease unsafe activities.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347641-firework-mishap-injures-tourists-in-pattaya/

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Coach Crash in Surat Thani Leaves Five Dead and Many Injured
 

 

A coach crash late night on January 1, on Route 41 in Surat Thani province has left five dead and dozens injured. The incident occurred near the Pa We intersection in Chaiya district, where the coach rolled onto its side and crashed into a tree.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347674-coach-crash-in-surat-thani-leaves-five-dead-and-many-injured/

 

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Son Promises to Return Home for New Year, Found Murdered the Next Morning
 

 

A grieving mother was left devastated after her 29-year-old son, who had promised to return home to celebrate the New Year, was found dead outside a friend’s house early morning New Years Day.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347675-son-promises-to-return-home-for-new-year-found-murdered-the-next-morning/

 

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Thai Politics Poised for Potential Turmoil Amidst Economic Strains

 

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Thailand's political scene is bracing for potential upheaval as waning public confidence in the government's economic management casts a shadow over the Pheu Thai Party-led administration. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347676-thai-politics-poised-for-potential-turmoil-amidst-economic-strains/

 

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South Korean Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase and Fiery Crash Near Pattaya

 

 

A dramatic high-speed chase ended in a fiery crash on Highway 36, near kilometre marker 8+200, in Pong subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province. The suspect, a South Korean man aged between 35 and 40, was apprehended after his pickup truck overturned and caught fire.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347677-south-korean-man-arrested-after-high-speed-chase-and-fiery-crash-near-pattaya/

 

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Deadly Prison Riot Breaks Out During Futsal Match in Pattani
 

 

A violent brawl erupted among inmates at Pattani Central Prison during a futsal match, leaving one person dead and 13 others injured. Authorities were able to bring the situation under control, but investigations are ongoing.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347679-deadly-prison-riot-breaks-out-during-futsal-match-in-pattani/

 

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Crackdown on Drink Driving: 19 Drivers Fitted with EM Bracelets in One Day

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

As the New Year celebrations are underway, courts in Thailand have taken a firm stance on driving offences. On 30th December, the fourth day of the intensified "10 Dangerous Days" campaign, 2,032 cases were sent to probation processes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347673-crackdown-on-drink-driving-19-drivers-fitted-with-em-bracelets-in-just-one-day/

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Two Dead in Pickup Truck and Motorcycle Collision in Bangkok
 

 

A crash occurred late on New Year’s Eve in the Bang Bon district of Bangkok, claiming the lives of two men. The incident, involving a collision between a pickup truck and a motorcycle, took place at approximately 23:10 on Bang Bon 5 Soi 1 in Bang Bon Nuea subdistrict.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347680-two-dead-in-pickup-truck-and-motorcycle-collision-in-bangkok/

 

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Teen Stabbed to Death, Four Friends Injured
 

 

A 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed, and four of his friends were injured, in a violent attack by a group of youths in Bangkok's Bangkok Noi district early on New Year's Day. Police used CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347681-teen-stabbed-to-death-four-friends-injured/

 

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Tour Bus Driver Rams SUV After Heated Argument Over Parking in Pattaya

 

 

A heated altercation between a tour bus driver and a Bolt ride-hailing driver over parking issues escalated dramatically when the tour bus driver intentionally rammed the SUV, leaving it damaged. The incident occurred outside a hotel in North Pattaya.

 

Full story and video:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347682-tour-bus-driver-rams-suv-after-heated-argument-over-parking-in-pattaya/

 

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Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash After New Year Celebration
 

 

A 48-year-old man lost his life in a motorcycle accident after attending a New Year’s celebration at a friend’s house. The crash occurred in a rice field along Wat Ratchathat Road in Moo 1, Bang Luang sub-district, Mueang Pathum Thani district.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347683-man-dies-in-motorcycle-crash-after-new-year-celebration/

 

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Father Arrested After Fatally Attacking Son with Sickle on New Year's Eve
 

 

A 59-year-old man was arrested in Krabi Province after fatally attacking his son with a sickle during a heated altercation on New Year's Eve. The incident reportedly stemmed from long- standing familial tensions.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347684-father-arrested-after-fatally-attacking-son-with-sickle-on-new-years-eve/

 

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Two Siblings Tragically Drown in Wastewater Treatment Pond in Maha Sarakham

 

 

Two young siblings lost their lives in a drowning incident at a wastewater treatment pond in Kosum Phisai Municipality, Maha Sarakham province, on New Year’s Day.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347685-two-siblings-tragically-drown-in-wastewater-treatment-pond-in-maha-sarakham/

 

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Luxury Car Sales Plummet Amidst Economic Hurdles in Thailand

 

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Thailand's luxury automotive market is forecasted to experience a notable decline in sales, with predictions that figures will reach just 30,000 vehicles by the end of 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347686-luxury-car-sales-plummet-amidst-economic-hurdles-in-thailand/

 

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PM Paetongtarn’s New Year Message : Unity & Progress
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK - Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra delivered her New Year’s message for 2025, reflecting on the challenges and progress of the past year while sharing aspirations for the year ahead.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347687-pm-paetongtarn’s-new-year-message-unity-progress/

 

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Teenagers arrested for throwing bombs at hospital in Thailand
by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod
 

Two teenagers have been apprehended after they threw ping pong bombs at Khuan Khanun Hospital, causing panic among staff and patients. They admitted to the act, stating it was done on a whim after purchasing the explosives on their way to a friend’s house.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347690-teenagers-arrested-for-throwing-bombs-at-hospital-in-thailand/

 

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Rescue Team Saves Family of Three After Car Crash Caused by Driver Fatigue
 

 

A father, mother, and son were rescued from their car using hydraulic cutting tools after a crash caused by the driver falling asleep at the wheel. Authorities have urged motorists to use rest stops if they feel fatigued during their journeys.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347699-rescue-team-saves-family-of-three-after-car-crash-caused-by-driver-fatigue/

 

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Police Hunt Suspect Behind Firecracker Attack Injuring Young Child in Trang
 

 

Police in Trang are urgently pursuing a suspect who threw a firecracker during a New Year’s Eve celebration at Pak Meng Beach, injuring a 21-month-old boy. The incident has left the child with injuries requiring seven stitches.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347700-police-hunt-suspect-behind-firecracker-attack-injuring-young-child-in-trang/

 

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Man Wanted for Murder Arrested After 10 Years on the Run While Visiting Wife for New Year
 

 

Police have apprehended a man who had been evading authorities for over a decade after committing a brutal murder. He was arrested while returning to his wife’s home to celebrate the New Year, believing the case against him had gone cold.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347702-man-wanted-for-murder-arrested-after-10-years-on-the-run-while-visiting-wife-for-new-year/

 

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Chinese Tourist Seriously Injured After Allegedly Being Attacked by Guards on Pattayas Walking Street
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Pattaya — In the early hours of December 31st, 2024, a Thai woman reported an alleged assault on her Chinese boyfriend by security guards at a nightclub on Pattaya’s Walking Street.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347703-chinese-tourist-seriously-injured-after-allegedly-being-attacked-by-guards-on-pattayas-walki/

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Six Dead, One Injured in Chumphon-Trang Pickup Truck Crash

 

 

A horrific crash occurred on the morning of January 2, on Asian Highway 41 in Surat Thani’s Chaiya district, claiming six lives and leaving one person injured after a pickup truck driver lost control and collided with a tree while attempting to avoid a school van.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347706-six-dead-one-injured-in-chumphon-trang-pickup-truck-crash/

 

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Teenage Student Killed in High-Speed Pickup Truck Collision Near Pattaya
 

 

An incident unfolded in front of Wat Inthanaram in Huai Yai subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi, when a speeding pickup truck driver veered into oncoming traffic and collided with a motorcycle, killing a 15-year-old student. The vehicle then crashed into an electricity pole.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347708-teenage-student-killed-in-high-speed-pickup-truck-collision-near-pattaya/

 

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Road Crashes Claim 272 Lives Over New Year’s Dangerous First Six Days
 

 

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has released its latest figures for road accidents during the New Year festivities. On 1 January alone, 50 fatalities were recorded, bringing the total death toll to 272 over the notorious first “six dangerous days.”

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347726-road-crashes-claim-272-lives-over-new-year’s-dangerous-first-six-days/

 

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Chinese Driver Hits and Kills Woman Crossing Road Near Footbridge in Pattaya
 

 

Pol Lt. Puttharak Sonkamhan, an investigator fromPattaya City Police Station, received a report at approximately 11.30 on January 2, of a fatal road collision. The incident occurred on Sukhumvit Road, near the South Pattaya Lotus store.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347736-chinese-driver-hits-and-kills-woman-crossing-road-near-footbridge-in-pattaya/

 

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Thailand tourism earns 1.66 trillion baht from 35 million visitors

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Thailand welcomed over 35 million travellers in 2024, with visitors contributing more than 1.6 trillion baht (US$46.8 billion) to the economy, reported the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. Tourism Minister Sorawong Thienthong announced that from January 1 to December 29, a total of 35.32 million people visited the country, spending 1.66 trillion baht (US$48.5 billion).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347740-thailand-tourism-earns-166-trillion-baht-from-35-million-visitors/

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Thai-foreign couple lose 3 million baht in Phuket home robbery

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Amarin TV

 

A Thai woman and her foreign husband in Phuket sought help from the police after losing 3 million baht in cash and gold during a home robbery on New Year’s Eve, December 31.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347743-thai-foreign-couple-lose-3-million-baht-in-phuket-home-robbery/

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6 year old girl’s eye donation brings hope to transplant patients

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The selfless act of organ donation continues to save lives, with increasing numbers of people choosing to donate their organs. Recently, a poignant story emerged involving a six year old girl whose family decided to donate her eyes to help patients awaiting transplants. This story was shared by the Thai Red Cross Society, underscoring the message that while one’s physical presence may fade, the act of giving can be everlasting.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347745-6-year-old-girl’s-eye-donation-brings-hope-to-transplant-patients/

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Thailand contains cholera outbreak, minimal new cases reported

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

A recent cholera outbreak in Thailand has been effectively managed, with a minimal number of patients from both Myanmar and Thailand diagnosed and subsequently cured. Public health and security officials confirmed this progress yesterday, January 1. In Myanmar’s town of Shwe Kokko, the number of cholera patients is also on the decline.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347747-thailand-contains-cholera-outbreak-minimal-new-cases-reported/