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

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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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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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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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Two Killed in Vehicle Crash in Roi Et

 

 

An incident occurred in Roi Et Province, when a vehicle veered off the road, leaving two men dead. The crash on the Kalasin-Mukdahan four-lane highway near Ban Phu Khao Thong in Kham Phuang Subdistrict, Pho Chai District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348935-two-killed-in-vehicle-crash-in-roi-et/

 

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75-Year-Old Woman’s Bonfire Sparks Grassfire, Nearly Spreads to Sattahip Community
 

 

A fire broke out in a grassland near residential homes in the Khao Phet community, Sattahip, Chonburi, on the morning of January 15, after a 75-year-old woman lit a bonfire to burn waste. Strong winds quickly spread the flames, endangering the surrounding area.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348936-75-year-old-woman’s-bonfire-sparks-grassfire-nearly-spreads-to-sattahip-community/

 

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TAT Scrambles to Restore Thailand's Image After Chinese Actor's Scam Centre Ordeal

 

Wan Xing aka Xingxing. Picture courtesy: Facebook The Reporters

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is swiftly taking action to restore Thailand's image among Chinese tourists following the harrowing experience of Chinese actor Xingxing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348927-tat-scrambles-to-restore-thailands-image-after-chinese-actors-scam-centre-ordeal/

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Adviser Appointment Puts PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Hot Water

 

Nattawut Saikuar. Picture courtesy: New TV

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is once again under scrutiny, as activist Sonthiya Sawasdee has filed a formal petition challenging her recent appointment of Nattawut Saikuar, a former red shirt activist with a criminal history, as her adviser.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348928-adviser-appointment-puts-pm-paetongtarn-shinawatra-in-hot-water/

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French Restaurant Owners in Phuket Arrested for Assault

 

Picture courtesy: News1

 

A disturbing incident unfolded recently in Phuket's Patong area, involving two French nationals who own a local restaurant. The pair allegedly attacked two Burmese workers who arrived late for work. The assault left one of the workers unconscious and severely injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348932-french-restaurant-owners-in-phuket-arrested-for-assault/

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Pattaya Teens Recklessly Ride Motorcycles, Slapping Indian Tourists' Heads on Sidewalk

 

Picture courtesy: Amarin TV

 

A group of young motorcyclists in Pattaya has been harassing tourists by slapping their heads as they walk along the streets. This bizarre behaviour led to calls for immediate police action to safeguard the city’s image.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348929-pattaya-teens-recklessly-ride-motorcycles-slapping-indian-tourists-heads-on-sidewalk/

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Teacher in Fatal Traffic Collision After Red-Light Violation
 

 

A collision at a Suwinthawong market intersection in Chachoengsao on 14 January claimed the life of a 36-year-old motorcyclist after a collision with a car driven by a teacher. The incident occurred at around 21:45 when the teacher allegedly ran a red light at high speed and struck the motorcyclist, who had attempted an illegal U-turn
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348937-teacher-in-fatal-traffic-collision-after-red-light-violation/

 

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Court Accepts Charges Against BMW Driver in Crash Killing Mother and Two Children

 

 

The court in Chumphon, has formally accepted charges against a 30-year-old woman, Ms Jiranthanin Tangkhaw, who was involved in a high-speed car crash that killed a mother and her two children. The horrific incident occurred on 27th November 2024 when Ms Tangkhaw’s BMW, reportedly travelling at 207 kilometres per hour, collided with a motorcycle carrying the victims as they were returning from extra classes.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348939-court-accepts-charges-against-bmw-driver-in-crash-killing-mother-and-two-children/

 

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Polish man arrested for spanking Thai woman’s bottom (video)
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ เจาะลึกทั่วไทย Inside Thailand

Police arrested a Polish man at his condominium in Bangkok for spanking a Thai woman’s bottom in a convenience store. He claimed he was unaware that his actions were illegal and stated that he had done the same thing to many women before.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348940-polish-man-arrested-for-spanking-thai-woman’s-bottom-video/

 

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Two Students Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Nan Province

 

 

Two teenage students lost their lives in a motorcycle crash on the Ban Luang-Nan Road in Nan Province on the morning of January 15.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348941-two-students-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-in-nan-province/

 

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British Man Arrested at Airport for Allegedly Defrauding Wife and Forging Documents
 

 

Police arrested a British man at Suvarnabhumi Airport for allegedly defrauding his Thai wife and forging documents to sell company shares worth over 20 million baht. The suspect, however, continues to deny the charges.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348942-british-man-arrested-at-airport-for-allegedly-defrauding-wife-and-forging-documents/

 

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Thailand Backs Bill to Empower Small Liquor Producers

 

 

In a groundbreaking move, Thailand's House of Representatives passed a pivotal bill on Wednesday aimed at transforming the nation's liquor industry by empowering small-scale and community-based producers. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348934-thailand-backs-bill-to-empower-small-liquor-producers/

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Fire Destroys Fourth Floor of Commercial Building on Sukhumvit Road
 

 

A fire broke out in a four-storey commercial building in Phra Khanong district, Bangkok, causing significant damage to the top floor but resulting in no injuries or fatalities.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348944-fire-destroys-fourth-floor-of-commercial-building-on-sukhumvit-road/

 

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Love Triangle Sparks Chaos as Car Becomes Stuck in Sand During Attempted Sea Plunge
 

 

Rescue workers in Rayong were called to an unusual scene in the early hours of the morning of January 15, after a love triangle led to a dramatic attempt by a man and two women to drive into the sea. Fortunately, their car became stuck in the sand, preventing any potential tragedy.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348946-love-triangle-sparks-chaos-as-car-becomes-stuck-in-sand-during-attempted-sea-plunge/

 

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Mother Faints at Scene of Son’s Motorcycle Crash on Khlong Khlung Bridge

 

 

A heart-wrenching scene unfolded in Kamphaeng Phet when a mother arrived at the site of her son’s fatal motorcycle crash, only to collapse in grief upon seeing his lifeless body.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348950-mother-faints-at-scene-of-son’s-motorcycle-crash-on-khlong-khlung-bridge/

 

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77-Year-Old Man Falls to Death While Pruning Durian Tree
 

 

A 77-year-old man died after falling from a durian tree in Chanthaburi province. He is believed to have fainted, hit his head on a rock, and drowned in a water channel below.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348951-77-year-old-man-falls-to-death-while-pruning-durian-tree/

 

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Speeding Driver Crashes into Pickup Truck Then into Canal in Phrae
 

 

A speeding car driver rushing to work lost control on a bend and collided with a pickup truck before plunging into an irrigation canal in Phrae province, leaving both drivers injured.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348952-speeding-driver-crashes-into-pickup-truck-then-into-canal-in-phrae/

 

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Thai Tourist Police Enhance Efforts to Boost Confidence in Bangkok's Thonburi Area

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

On 14th January, officers from the Tourist Police Region 3, led by Deputy Superintendent Pol Lt Col Jirapat Kheosiri, conducted a safety patrol around Wat Arun Ratchawararam in Thonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348954-thai-tourist-police-enhance-efforts-to-boost-confidence-in-bangkoks-thonburi-area/

 

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Forest Fire in Chonburi Threatens Monastery
 

 

A forest fire in Chonburi has rapidly spread across a wide area, coming dangerously close to a local monastery in Pong Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District. Firefighters have worked throughout the night to bring the blaze under control.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348955-forest-fire-in-chonburi-threatens-monastery/

 

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British Skincare Brand 'The Body Shop' to Close All Thai Stores

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

The Body Shop, a popular British skincare brand, has announced it will be closing its stores across Thailand, with the final day of trading set for 31st January 2025.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348957-british-skincare-brand-the-body-shop-to-close-all-thai-stores/

 

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Irish diver’s fate revealed on Thailand’s ‘Death Island’
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of The Daily Mail

 

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In a heartbreaking twist that has sent shockwaves through a small Irish village, the tragic fate of a young Irish diver discovered lifeless on a Thai island has been made public.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348966-irish-diver’s-fate-revealed-on-thailand’s-‘death-island’/

 

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Northern Irishman fights for life after Thailand holiday accident
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of the Sunday World

Friends, family, and co-workers are rallying behind a Northern Irishman left fighting for his life following a shocking accident while on a dream holiday in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348968-northern-irishman-fights-for-life-after-thailand-holiday-accident/

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Thai Man Attacks Swiss with Cue Over Alleged Pool Cheat

 

FILE photo for reference only.

 

A Thai man, aged 30, attacked a Swiss man after accusing him of cheating during a game of pool at a bar in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348977-thai-man-attacks-swiss-with-cue-over-alleged-pool-cheat/

 

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Flipping brilliant! Blackpink’s Lisa tosses coin in London derby

By Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Blackpink’s Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban took centre stage at the Emirates Stadium last night, dazzling fans as she flipped the coin in the legendary North London Derby.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349003-flipping-brilliant-blackpink’s-lisa-tosses-coin-in-london-derby/

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Thai cinema reels in the big bucks, outshining Hollywood

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Eight Thai films surpassed 100 million baht in revenue in 2024, capturing a 54% share of the domestic market, surpassing Hollywood films.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349004-thai-cinema-reels-in-the-big-bucks-outshining-hollywood/

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Man found dead in Chanthaburi abandoned house after disappearance

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A Thai mother’s worst fears were realised when her 42 year old missing son was found dead in an abandoned house in Chanthaburi province. Police and emergency services discovered the body following a GPS trace that led them to the location. Financial stress and personal issues were cited as potential reasons for the suspected suicide.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349005-man-found-dead-in-chanthaburi-abandoned-house-after-disappearance/

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Thai man brutally assaults woman in Rayong, citing transwoman confusion - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ เหยี่ยวข่าว ตะวันออก and Channel 8

 

Police arrested a Thai man for brutally assaulting a Thai woman on a road in the eastern province of Rayong. The man claimed he mistook the victim for a transwoman.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349006-thai-man-brutally-assaults-woman-in-rayong-citing-transwoman-confusion-video/