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Bucket list gone wrong: Swansea gran’s naked Bangkok escapade

By Bob Scott

 

A 61 year old grandmother from Swansea found herself stark naked and wandering her hotel, allegedly after downing a tainted bucket of booze in bustling Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348805-bucket-list-gone-wrong-swansea-gran’s-naked-bangkok-escapade/

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Thailand Eases Long-Term Visa Conditions to Draw Wealthy Foreigners and Digital Nomads

 

File photo courtesy: National News Bureau of Thailand

 

In a strategic shift, Thailand has relaxed the conditions for its long-term resident visas (LTR visas), targeting affluent foreigners and digital nomads as part of a drive to boost the nation’s economy. The Cabinet on Tuesday sanctioned these changes, aiming to attract a more diverse group of foreign residents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348804-thailand-eases-long-term-visa-conditions-to-draw-wealthy-foreigners-and-digital-nomads/

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Phuket tourists smash wheel lock with rock, sparking outrage - video

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Thairath

 

Foreign tourists in Phuket sparked a social media firestorm after blatantly disregarding Thai law by smashing a police wheel lock with a rock in broad daylight. The brazen act occurred outside a shopping mall on Rat Uthit 200 Pi Road in Patong today, January 14.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348803-phuket-tourists-smash-wheel-lock-with-rock-sparking-outrage-video/

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Baht bus brawl: Phuket driver and foreign man row over fare

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

A physical altercation broke out between a Thai baht bus driver and a foreign man outside a hotel in Phuket after the foreigner refused to pay the agreed transport fare.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348815-baht-bus-brawl-phuket-driver-and-foreign-man-row-over-fare/

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Pattaya Police Arrest Nepali Duo in Fake Dollar Scheme

 

Picture courtesy: Khaosod

 

In a swift operation, Pattaya immigration police dismantled a counterfeit currency operation, arresting two Nepali nationals accused of defrauding victims with a fake dollar scheme.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348829-pattaya-police-arrest-nepali-duo-in-fake-dollar-scheme/

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Chinese Tourist Dies in Jet Ski Collision on Patong Beach
 

 

A 33-year-old Chinese tourist lost his life after a jet ski collision in Patong Bay earlier afternoon on January 15.The incident occurred at approximately 14:30 near the dolphin park area of Patong Beach, Kathu District.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348831-chinese-tourist-dies-in-jet-ski-collision-on-patong-beach/

 

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Fatal Bus Crash in Surat Thani Claims Driver’s Life and Injures Six

 

 

A fatal crash occurred when a bus collided with the rear of a stationary 10-wheeler rubber wood truck on the bypass road near the Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp Monument in Bang Kung district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348832-fatal-bus-crash-in-surat-thani-claims-driver’s-life-and-injures-six/

 

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Nail Salon Owner Takes Her Own Life After Losing 4 Million Baht in Forex-3D Scheme
 

 

A 28-year-old woman, overwhelmed by financial stress after losing 4 million baht in a failed investment, tragically took her own life on January 13. The incident occurred at a townhouse in Soi Phibulsongkhram 22, Sai 6, Suan Yai sub-district, Mueang Nonthaburi district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348833-nail-salon-owner-takes-her-own-life-after-losing-4-million-baht-in-forex-3d-scheme/

 

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Car Dealer Employee Dies in Van Crash in Buriram
 

 

An incident occurred on the morning of 14 January when a van overturned, killing a 24-year-old man instantly. The incident took place at around 07:00 on a four-lane road near Ban Bua Temple in Ban Bua Subdistrict, Mueang District, Buriram Province.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348834-car-dealer-employee-dies-in-van-crash-in-buriram/

 

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Man with Mental Health Issues Causes Destruction at Home, Claims People Are Planting Drugs

 

 

A 28-year-old man with a history of mental health issues went into a violent outburst at his home in Nakhon Ratchasima on 14 January, destroying property and claiming that people had been planting drugs at his house. The incident, which took place at a residence in the Samrong Chai area of Phimai district, prompted a call to the police.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348835-man-with-mental-health-issues-causes-destruction-at-home-claims-people-are-planting-drugs/

 

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22-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Crash in Ayutthaya
 

 

A motorcyclist lost his life in the early hours of 14 January following a crash on Rojana Road in Ayutthaya. The crash occurred around kilometre marker 10 in Sam Ruean Subdistrict, Bang Pa-In District.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348836-22-year-old-motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-in-ayutthaya/

 

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From Repairman to Victim: Man Trapped in Water Tank, Rescued by Emergency Services
 

 

A strange rescue occurred after a middle-aged man from Nakhon Ratchasima found himself in an unexpected predicament when he became trapped inside a water tank while attempting to repair it. The man had entered the tank to fix a malfunctioning float switch, but once inside, he was unable to climb back out.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348837-from-repairman-to-victim-man-trapped-in-water-tank-rescued-by-emergency-services/

 

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Saxophonist’s Cautionary Tale: Hand Injured by Washing Machine Spin Drier
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon
 

A saxophonist has shared a cautionary tale after his hand was injured by a washing machine spinner, leading to the partial amputation of his finger. The incident highlights the dangers of operating household appliances without taking proper precautions.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348839-saxophonist’s-cautionary-tale-hand-injured-by-washing-machine-spin-drier/

 

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Father and Son, Both Border Patrol Police Officers, Killed in Narathiwat Bomb Attack
 

 

An ambush in Narathiwat claimed the lives of a father and son, both serving as Border Patrol Police officers and educators. The incident occurred on the Si Sakhon-Chanae road near Ban Air Gia Nae in Sri Banphot Subdistrict, Si Sakhon District, Narathiwat Province.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348840-father-and-son-both-border-patrol-police-officers-killed-in-narathiwat-bomb-attack/

 

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Thai Woman Dies While in Police Custody in Japan
 

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A 46-year-old Thai woman has died while in police custody at Namegata Police Station in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. The incident occurred on the morning of 12 January, according to local Japanese authorities.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348841-thai-woman-dies-while-in-police-custody-in-japan/

 

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Chiang Mai Man Found Dead in Pickup Truck in Chonburi Cassava Field
 

 

A 34-year-old man from Chiang Mai was found dead in his pickup truck in a cassava field near a rural road in Chonburi. The discovery was made by locals and reported to the police at 16:55 on January 14.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348842-chiang-mai-man-found-dead-in-pickup-truck-in-chonburi-cassava-field/

 

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Six-Year-Old Girl Pedestrian Dies in Road collision in Northaburi
 

 

An incident occurred in Nonthaburi Province on the afternoon of January 14, leaving a six-year-old girl dead after being struck by a car. The incident took place at approximately 15:30 on Tiankoon Road, Klong Khun Mahathai in Pak Kret District, prompting an immediate response from local police and rescue services.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348843-six-year-old-girl-pedestrian-dies-in-road-collision-in-northaburi/

 

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Thai Musician’s Home Destroyed by Fire: Six Persian Cats Rescued
 

 

A devastating fire engulfed the home of a traditional Thai musician, leaving the house in ruins and destroying valuable musical instruments worth approximately 100,000 baht. Rescue teams braved the flames to save six Persian cats, but two remain missing.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348844-thai-musician’s-home-destroyed-by-fire-six-persian-cats-rescued/

 

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Thai Casinos: Haven or Hazard for ‘Grey’ Chinese Money?

 

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Thailand sits at a crossroads as debates swirl around the potential opening of entertainment complexes and casinos, with looming concerns over their possible misuse as venues for money laundering by ‘grey’ Chinese businesses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348845-thai-casinos-haven-or-hazard-for-‘grey’-chinese-money/

 

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Thailand Sets Sights on Nuclear Power Integration by 2037

 

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Thailand is gearing up for a transformative shift in its energy landscape with plans to integrate nuclear power by 2037, focusing on the development of small modular reactors (SMRs).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348847-thailand-sets-sights-on-nuclear-power-integration-by-2037/

 

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Tourists' Airport Walkway 'Boat' Stunt Sparks Safety Concerns

 

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A playful TikTok video featuring two foreign tourists pretending to paddle a boat while seated on a moving walkway at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport has gone viral. While the antics drew laughs and numerous likes and shares online, many netizens have raised safety concerns.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1348849-tourists-airport-walkway-boat-stunt-sparks-safety-concerns/ 

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Chinese couple beg for help in Bangkok amid son’s trafficking fears
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of South China Morning Post

A distraught Chinese couple has made a desperate plea outside the Chinese embassy in Bangkok, seeking help to find their missing son, suspected to be a victim of human trafficking in Southeast Asia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348851-chinese-couple-beg-for-help-in-bangkok-amid-son’s-trafficking-fears/

 

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Thai-ing up rates: BoT bosses feel heat over 2% cap warning
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of the Bank of Thailand

Bank of Thailand (BoT) bosses are under fire after warnings from the top brass at the National Economic and Social Development Council that their key policy rate should not breach the 2% mark.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348853-thai-ing-up-rates-bot-bosses-feel-heat-over-2-cap-warning/

 

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Forks of fury: Woman seeks justice after nightspot stabbing drama
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Hatyai Focus

A Thai woman is seeking justice after being accused by a group of nearly 10 women of pouring water over them before they attacked and stabbed her in the back with a fork at a nightclub in the southern province of Songkhla.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348856-forks-of-fury-woman-seeks-justice-after-nightspot-stabbing-drama/

 

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Woman Dies Jumping from Moving Vehicle Following Argument with Police Officer Boyfriend
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

An incident occurred early morning of January 15, in Ranong, where a 24-year-old woman lost her life after jumping out of a moving vehicle during an argument with her boyfriend, a police officer. The woman's head struck the ground, causing a fatal cervical fracture.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348858-woman-dies jumping-from-moving-vehicle-following-argument-with-police-officer-boyfriend/

 

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Thai schools to shift lessons online amid severe air pollution threat
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

Schools in Thailand may transition to online classes if fine dust pollution reaches critical levels, according to the Thai Education Ministry. Teachers are advised to monitor students’ health as PM2.5 haze pollution affects several provinces, including Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348859-thai-schools-to-shift-lessons-online-amid-severe-air-pollution-threat/

 

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Barking bad: Bangkok dealer’s pitbulls mask meth smells with poop
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin TV

In a barking mad drug bust, police uncovered a cunning scheme where a Bangkok dealer used his pitbulls to poop and pee to hide his methamphetamine operation. The dogs’ pee and poop were more than just a mess – they were meant to mask the whiff of a massive meth haul stashed right under their noses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348865-barking-bad-bangkok-dealer’s-pitbulls-mask-meth-smells-with-poop/

 

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Cambodian wanted for contract killing of Cambodian-French MP

By Petch Petpailin

 

The Thai gunman, Ekkaluck. | Photo via PPTV HD

 

Thai police issued an arrest warrant for a Cambodian man in connection with the contract killing of a former Cambodian-French opposition Member of Parliament in Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348897-cambodian-wanted-for-contract-killing-of-cambodian-french-mp/

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Second phase of 10,000 baht handout for elderly starts January 27

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira announced that the second phase of the government’s 10,000 baht cash handout will start on January 27, two days earlier than initially planned. This phase will target approximately 3.5 to 4 million elderly citizens aged 60 and above, who will receive the funds through the government’s PromptPay app.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348898-second-phase-of-10000-baht-handout-for-elderly-starts-january-27/

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Thailand to welcome foreign couples for surrogacy under new law

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is amending surrogacy legislation to align with the equal marriage law and to welcome overseas couples for surrogate births in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348899-thailand-to-welcome-foreign-couples-for-surrogacy-under-new-law/