Thai mother condemns restaurant after hot soup spills on 4 year old son - video

Missing Thai woman found after six days following abduction claim

By Petch Petpailin

 

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The Be One organisation located a missing 26 year old Thai woman in the southern province of Phetchaburi last night, January 6, after she informed friends that she was abducted by two men and went missing for six days.

 

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Thai mother condemns restaurant after hot soup spills on 4 year old son - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

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A Thai mother condemned workers at a restaurant in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok after a worker accidentally spilled hot soup on her four year old son’s arm on Saturday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348164-thai-mother-condemns-restaurant-after-hot-soup-spills-on-4-year-old-son/

Playground stabbing in Samut Prakan after drunken argument

By Bright Choomanee

 

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An altercation between two friends at a playground in Praeksa Mai subdistrict, Mueang Samut Prakan district, led to a stabbing incident. Yesterday, January 6, at 7pm, Bang Pu police in Samut Prakan responded to a report of a man being stabbed during an argument.

 

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Thailand's Economy Poised for Boost as Chinese New Year Nears

 

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Thailand's economy is gearing up for a substantial boost this Chinese New Year, with spending anticipated to rise over 3%, as reported by the Economic and Business Forecasting Centre of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. The country's economic outlook is buoyant thanks to government incentives, a rebounding tourist sector, and, notably, an influx of Chinese visitors.

 

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Thailand Dazzles at Harbin Festival with Cultural Spectacle - video

 

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Thailand has made a significant impact at the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, captivating attendees with a vibrant cultural showcase and a stunning photo exhibition. Organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Thai Charm display is part of the Nihao! China: China Ice and Snow Tourism Overseas Promotion Season 2025.

 

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Thai AirAsia: Thailand’s Punctuality Champion in Airlines Ranking

 

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Thai AirAsia has once again claimed the top spot as Thailand's most punctual airline, while also securing an impressive fifth place in Cirium’s esteemed list of the top 10 on-time airlines within the Asia-Pacific region. Achieving a punctuality rate of 77.46%, it distinguishes itself as the sole Thai airline in these rankings.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348172-thai-airasia-thailand’s-punctuality-champion-in-airlines-ranking/

Thai Health Minister Eases hMPV Fears Amidst Rising Concerns

 

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In response to the recent attention on the human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in China, Thai Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin addressed public concerns yesterday at the Department of Health Service Support. He assured the public that hMPV is a seasonal virus that is typically self-limiting and rarely requires medical intervention.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348174-thai-health-minister-eases-hmpv-fears-amidst-rising-concerns/

Chinese actor’s real-life drama ends on Thai-Myanmar border

By Bob Scott

 

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A Chinese actor has been found after mysteriously vanishing without a trace yesterday on the Thai-Myanmar border in a real-life plot twist befitting a film. The disappearance of Wang Xing, famously known as Xingxing, sent shockwaves across social media, lighting up concerns about safety in Southeast Asia.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348075-chinese-actor-vanishes-near-thai-myanmar-border/#findComment-19496984

Thaksin’s Words Not Policy-Binding, Says PM Paetongtarn

 

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In a recent statement, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra clarified that remarks made by her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, regarding government policies may not necessarily translate into action.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348173-thaksin’s-words-not-policy-binding-says-pm-paetongtarn/

 

Search for missing dog turns into scandal as cheque reward valid only in 2125

By Petch Petpailin

 

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A dramatic turn of events unfolded when a cheque reward offered to someone for locating a missing dog and returning it to its owner was discovered to be invalid for 100 years, with a date of maturity set for 2125.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348175-search-for-missing-dog-turns-into-scandal-as-cheque-reward-valid-only-in-2125/

Senior moment: Helpful young man taxis off with granny’s goods - video

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo from @yutthana696 Tiktok video screenshot

 

A young man assisted an elderly woman carrying numerous items onto a shared taxi but accidentally forgot to return her belongings after holding on to them. Realising his oversight only after the vehicle had departed, he ran after the taxi to return them to her.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348176-senior-moment-helpful-young-man-taxis-off-with-granny’s-goods-video/

Thai Banks and Mobile Operators to Bear Costs of Phone Scam Damages

 

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In a significant move to tackle the rising issue of phone scams, Thailand's government is preparing new regulations that will hold banks and mobile operators accountable for losses incurred by victims. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348177-thai-banks-and-mobile-operators-to-bear-costs-of-phone-scam-damages/

Toddler Rescued After 50-Minute Car Ordeal in Uthai Thani

 

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A dramatic incident unfolded yesterday in Uthai Thani province when a three-year-old boy was trapped inside a car for nearly an hour. Local police were alerted to the situation at Lan Sak market by a nearby vendor, who noticed the distressed child locked in a black sedan with the keys left inside.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348178-toddler-rescued-after-50-minute-car-ordeal-in-uthai-thani/

Bangkok: Iranians nabbed in Yaowarat robbery drama

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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Two Iranian nationals were arrested after allegedly robbing a Vietnamese tourist of 150,000 baht in a brazen street-side theft in Bangkok’s bustling Yaowarat district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348179-bangkok-iranians-nabbed-in-yaowarat-robbery-drama/

300 same-sex couples to wed in Bangkok as new law takes effect

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) anticipates that approximately 300 same-sex couples will get married in Bangkok on January 23 when the Marriage Equality Law comes into effect.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348181-300-same-sex-couples-to-wed-in-bangkok-as-new-law-takes-effect/

New Regulation Bans E-cigarettes, Hookahs for Students

 

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The cabinet has approved a new rule barring students from using e-cigarettes, hookahs, and psychotropic substances. Initiated by the Ministry of Education, the regulation outlines specific consequences for students caught using these items.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348187-new-regulation-bans-e-cigarettes-hookahs-for-students/

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