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PM Paetongtarn to visit southern provinces amid recent bombings

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will visit the southern provinces of Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat tomorrow despite recent bombings in the region, as confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348900-pm-paetongtarn-to-visit-southern-provinces-amid-recent-bombings/

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Indian doctor accused of killing wife in Pattaya bathtub drowning

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Times of India

 

A romantic getaway in Pattaya turned into a nightmarish scene from a horror movie as an Indian doctor based in the city of Lucknow stands accused of murdering his wife by sedating her and causing her to drown in a hotel bathtub.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348902-indian-doctor-accused-of-killing-wife-in-pattaya-bathtub-drowning/

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Public health ministry urges vigilance amid rise in influenza cases

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

At the Ministry of Public Health yesterday, Dr Jurai Wongsawat and Dr Weerawat Manosutthi, a distinguished physician and government spokesperson, presented concerns over rising influenza cases this year and discussed the monitoring of hMPV and avian flu. They emphasised ways for families to maintain health and avoid illnesses.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348904-public-health-ministry-urges-vigilance-amid-rise-in-influenza-cases/

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Khon Kaen school director arrested for drug dealing

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Police in Khon Kaen arrested a school director for drug dealing after a sting operation caught him in the act of delivering drugs to an undercover officer.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348905-khon-kaen-school-director-arrested-for-drug-dealing/

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Chiang Rai border drug trafficking clash leads to 4 deaths

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A skirmish erupted along the northern border, resulting in the deaths of four people involved in drug trafficking. The confrontation occurred late on Monday, January 13, leading to the seizure of 34 sacks of crystal methamphetamine (Ice), which weighed over 1 tonne.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348906-chiang-rai-border-drug-trafficking-clash-leads-to-4-deaths/

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Thai PM Paetongtarn Targeted by Scammers Using AI Voice Cloning
 

FILE - Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra talks to a reporter during a news conference at the government house in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (The Government Spokesman Office via AP)

 

In a stark revelation today, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra disclosed that she narrowly escaped falling victim to a cunning scam involving AI voice cloning. The scammers impersonated a foreign leader in an attempt to extract fake donations, highlighting the increasing sophistication of cyber scams.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348907-thai-pm-paetongtarn-targeted-by-scammers-using-ai-voice-cloning/

 

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Thai girl reunited with family after abduction by drug addict

By Petch Petpailin

 

Danaiporn | Photo via ThaiRath

 

Thai police collaborated with armed forces in Myanmar to rescue a 10 year old Thai girl abducted by a drug-addicted Thai woman and taken to Myanmar via the border in Mae Sot district in the northern province of Tak.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348913-thai-girl-reunited-with-family-after-abduction-by-drug-addict/

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Charity event raises 4 million baht for Police General Hospital

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Thailand’s Police Association donated 4 million baht from its second annual charity walk-run event, Police Run 2024, to the Police General Hospital. This donation, presented yesterday, January 14 at the hospital, will fund medical equipment to support patients and visitors.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348915-charity-event-raises-4-million-baht-for-police-general-hospital/

 

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Actor Ple Nakorn reports 6 million baht scam to cyber police

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Thai actor Nakorn Silachai reported to the cyber police that his relative lost 6 million baht to a call centre scam. It is suspected that the group may be the same as the one that conned another Thai actor, Charlotte Austin.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348916-actor-ple-nakorn-reports-6-million-baht-scam-to-cyber-police/

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Thai tax tangle: Expats warned of new rules on overseas income

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Expatica

 

A packed meeting of the Pattaya City Expat Club turned into a lively debate as members received crucial updates on Thailand’s controversial new tax policy regarding overseas income transfers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348917-thai-tax-tangle-expats-warned-of-new-rules-on-overseas-income/

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Woman caught vaping on Bangkok BTS sparks outrage - video

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

A video capturing a woman allegedly vaping cannabis on a Bangkok Skytrain (BTS) has gone viral, igniting outrage and calls for stricter public behaviour enforcement. The shocking footage, shared on the Facebook page อีซ้อขยี้แหลก on January 12, shows the woman casually vaping on the train, surrounded by children and elderly passengers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348918-woman-caught-vaping-on-bangkok-bts-sparks-outrage-video/

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Massive Electronic Waste Seizure Exhumed at Laem Chabang Port

 

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In a striking discovery, the Customs Department has seized a staggering 256 tonnes of illicit electronic waste at the busy Laem Chabang port in Chonburi province. The waste, hidden across ten containers, spotlighted the ongoing issue of illegal hazardous material trade.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348922-massive-electronic-waste-seizure-exhumed-at-laem-chabang-port/