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Over 436 deaths reported over the new year danger period

By Ryan Turner

 

DDPM's meeting to summarise the road safety campaign over the new year period | Photo via DDPM

 

Over the ten-day new year danger period, over 436 road fatalities were reported, primarily due to speeding, with Bangkok recording the highest death toll. In contrast, three provinces noted zero deaths, reflecting varying regional impacts of road safety measures.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348037-ddpm-reports-on-road-safety-during-2024-new-year-festival-campaign/#findComment-19494167

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Sole offender: Thai man nabbed for Bangkok temple shoe theft spree

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ เจาะลึกทั่วไทย Inside Thailand

 

Police arrested a Thai man for stealing shoes, some valued as high as 50,000 baht, from multiple temples in Bangkok. The man reportedly committed the thefts not for resale but to satisfy personal urges linked to his mental illness.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348059-sole-offender-thai-man-nabbed-for-bangkok-temple-shoe-theft-spree/

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Young woman seeks justice after assault at Bang Yai venue

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 22 year old woman has sought assistance from the Nonthaburi governor after being assaulted by a security guard at a well-known entertainment venue in Bang Yai.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348060-young-woman-seeks-justice-after-assault-at-bang-yai-venue/

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31 year old man dies in Isuzu MU-X crash at Sakorn Kasem

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A tragic incident occurred in the early hours of this morning when a 31 year old man driving an Isuzu MU-X crashed into a barrier at the Sakorn Kasem intersection, resulting in his death.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348061-31-year-old-man-dies-in-isuzu-mu-x-crash-at-sakorn-kasem/

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Thailand’s new e-visa system targets African tourists in travel boost

By Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Toechok

 

The Embassy of Thailand rolled out the e-visa carpet for nine African nations on January 1 in a further bid to boost tourism.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348062-thailand’s-new-e-visa-system-targets-african-tourists-in-travel-boost/

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Thaksin denies Cabinet reshuffle, supports energy cost cuts

By Ryan Turner

 

Photo via Pirapan Salirathavibhaga/Facebook

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s former prime minister and the alleged de facto leader of the Pheu Thai Party, has put to rest rumours suggesting the potential dismissal of Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga in the next Cabinet reshuffle. Yesterday, January 5, Thaksin clarified that no such reshuffle is currently planned.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348063-thaksin-denies-cabinet-reshuffle-supports-energy-cost-cuts/

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Ruble trouble: Russian tourist robbed and roughed up in Phuket

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

A Russian man is seeking justice after a fellow countryman physically assaulted him and stole approximately US$5,000 (nearly 200,000 baht) from him at a hotel in Phuket. The theft reportedly had ties to the victim’s rival.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348064-ruble-trouble-russian-tourist-robbed-and-roughed-up-in-phuket/

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Thailand Develops Cyber Fraud Insurance Amid Rising Cyber Threats

 

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Thailand's National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is spearheading the creation of a cyber fraud insurance framework to combat the growing threats from cyber-attacks and data breaches. This initiative aims to aid organisations in managing risks tied to the Cybersecurity Act and the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348066-thailand-develops-cyber-fraud-insurance-amid-rising-cyber-threats/

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Thailand's Household Debt-to-GDP Decline Fuels Optimism

 

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Thailand's household debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to fall more rapidly than previously forecasted, as per the Bank of Thailand's latest financial stability report. This progress is attributed to ongoing debt reduction initiatives and a newly introduced debt relief scheme.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348067-thailands-household-debt-to-gdp-decline-fuels-optimism/

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Bangkok Faces Worsening Air Quality with Unsafe PM2.5 Levels

 

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Bangkok and 66 of Thailand's 76 provinces experienced hazardous air quality on Monday morning, as ultrafine dust levels reached unsafe highs. According to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), particulate matter 2.5 micrometres or less in diameter (PM2.5) reached harmful red levels in several provinces, with Sing Buri reporting the highest concentration at 85.6 microgrammes per cubic metre. This figure far exceeds the government’s safe limit of 37.5µg/m³.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348069-bangkok-faces-worsening-air-quality-with-unsafe-pm25-levels/

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Thai Police Nab Facebook Job Scam Suspect in Soap-Packing Hoax

 

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In a significant breakthrough, Thai police have apprehended a woman accused of running a Facebook scam promising soap-packing jobs. The suspect, a 23-year-old identified as Sasikarn, was arrested on January 5th in Nakhon Ratchasima. Her arrest follows a warrant issued in October, linking her to a series of fraudulent activities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348071-thai-police-nab-facebook-job-scam-suspect-in-soap-packing-hoax/

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Thaksin Under Fire: Racist Remarks in Chiang Rai Spark Outrage

 

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Controversy erupted in Thailand as former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra faced sharp criticism for his recent remarks made during an election campaign event in Chiang Rai province. On Sunday, Thaksin spoke in support of a Pheu Thai-backed candidate for the upcoming Provincial Administrative Organisation election on 1st February. However, his comments, perceived as racist by many, quickly overshadowed the political gathering.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348073-thaksin-under-fire-racist-remarks-in-chiang-rai-spark-outrage/

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Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra Advocates Legalising Online Gambling in Thailand

 

Photo: The Pattaya News

 

In a recent speech in the Mae Chan district, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra put forward a controversial proposal to legalise online gambling in Thailand. Mr. Thaksin argues that by regulating the activity with strict guidelines, age restrictions, and appropriate taxes, the government could effectively diminish the thriving underground market. It's a bold move aimed at controlling a trend increasingly occupied by approximately 2.5 to 4 million Thai residents on a daily basis.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348074-former-pm-thaksin-shinawatra-advocates-legalising-online-gambling-in-thailand/

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Chinese Actor Vanishes Near Thai-Myanmar Border After Being Tricked

 

Picture courtesy: Naewna

 

A Chinese actor, Xingxing, has mysteriously vanished after being lured to Thailand under the guise of a film shoot, sparking concern and calls for intervention. The actor, whose real name is Wang Xing, was last heard from by his girlfriend in the border town of Mae Sot, Thailand, an area notorious for illegal activities including internet fraud and human trafficking.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348075-chinese-actor-vanishes-near-thai-myanmar-border/

 

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Thai woman warns of credit card fraud after Bangkok onsen visit

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo by Helcim Payments via Unsplash

 

A Thai woman issued a warning after nearly losing 85,900 baht in credit card fraud following a visit to an onsen in Bangkok. The incident has since gone viral on social media, prompting more victims to come forward.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348082-thai-woman-warns-of-credit-card-fraud-after-bangkok-onsen-visit/

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