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Thai FDA Warns Against Lethal Vape Liquid

 

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The Thai Food and Drug Administration recently sounded the alarm over Pot K, a vape liquid laced with ketamine, which can be fatal. The substance's surge in nightlife venues has prompted intense scrutiny due to its dangerous implications and severe legal consequences.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349007-thai-fda-warns-against-lethal-vape-liquid/

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Thai Police Nab Chinese Man in Bold Border Arrest Amid Trafficking Claims

 

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In an audacious border operation today, Thai police arrested Ji Hongli, a 36-year-old Chinese national, at Ban Dong Ngu, Pa Rai subdistrict of the Sa Kaeo province. The operation was spearheaded by Police Colonel Naphatphong Supaporn, alongside colleagues from the Immigration Bureau, Khlong Luek Police Station, and the Border Patrol Police Division.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349010-thai-police-nab-chinese-man-in-bold-border-arrest-amid-trafficking-claims/

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Trump's Nominee Rubio Pledges to Lobby Thailand on Uyghur Detainees

 

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Marco Rubio, nominated by Donald Trump for the role of US Secretary of State, has unequivocally committed to persuading Thailand against deporting 48 Uyghur detainees to China. This pledge arises amidst significant human rights concerns about the potential fate of the Uyghurs if returned to China.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349012-trumps-nominee-rubio-pledges-to-lobby-thailand-on-uyghur-detainees/

 

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Dutch national arrested in Bangkok for US$55,000 gold scam

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

Thailand’s Immigration Bureau announced on Tuesday, January 14, the arrest of a 43 year old Dutch national for allegedly organising a gold scam in Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349013-dutch-national-arrested-in-bangkok-for-us55000-gold-scam/

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3 Pattaya transwomen assault Laotian woman over job loss - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Sattahip News

 

Three Thai transwomen brutally attacked a Laotian woman in Pattaya earlier this week, accusing the victim of getting them fired from their jobs.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349015-3-pattaya-transwomen-assault-laotian-woman-over-job-loss-video/

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Chaos on Pattaya Beach: Drunk tourists fuel brawls in hotspot

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Pattaya Beach, known for its stunning coastline and electrifying nightlife, is grappling with a surge in alcohol-fuelled brawls involving unruly tourists. Once a haven for relaxation and revelry, the iconic destination has seen a troubling rise in disruptive incidents, leaving locals and officials concerned about the city’s reputation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349017-chaos-on-pattaya-beach-drunk-tourists-fuel-brawls-in-hotspot/

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Thai OnlyFans star quits adult content, citing mental health effects

By Petch Petpailin

 

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A famous Thai OnlyFans content creator announced her retirement from the industry, citing the effects of her work and netizens’ comments on her mental health.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349018-thai-onlyfans-star-quits-adult-content-citing-mental-health-effects/

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Former English footballer caught in drug smuggling own goal

By Bob Scott

 

Jamie Kilcourse in action. Picture courtesy of Facebook

 

A former footballer from Liverpool confessed he deeply regrets smuggling drugs from Thailand after quitting the professional game to allegedly look after his cancer-stricken grandparents. The former Tranmere Rovers footballer was arrested by immigration police while transferring through customs at Manchester Airport.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349019-former-english-footballer-caught-in-drug-smuggling-own-goal/

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Thai woman abused, forced to shave head by cheating husband

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 7

 

A Thai woman is seeking justice after her drug-addicted, unfaithful husband brutally abused and forced her to shave her head.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349020-thai-woman-abused-forced-to-shave-head-by-cheating-husband/

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PM perfects ‘Salaam’ greeting on helicopter to Muslim south

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra prepared for a visit to Thailand’s southern Muslim-majority provinces by practising the universal Islamic greeting, “as-salaam alaykum” (peace be upon you), aboard an air force helicopter.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349021-pm-perfects-‘salaam’-greeting-on-helicopter-to-muslim-south/

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Dim sum drama: Hungry tourist rides into restaurant for a bite - video

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Amphika Giew / Facebook via The Phuket News

 

A hungry foreign tourist made an unforgettable entrance into a dim sum restaurant in Chalong in Phuket yesterday driving his motorbike straight into the eatery and causing a stir on social media.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349022-dim-sum-drama-hungry-tourist-rides-into-restaurant-for-a-bite-video/

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Supreme Court Petitioned to Return Thaksin to Jail Amid Allegations

 

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In a dramatic turn of events, former Democrat MP Charnchai Issarasenarak has officially petitioned the Supreme Court to consider sending Thaksin Shinawatra back to prison. Efforts are also sought to investigate alleged irregularities in his release facilitated by the Corrections Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349023-supreme-court-petitioned-to-return-thaksin-to-jail-amid-allegations/

 

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Thailand's Defence Minister Demands Strategic Overhaul Amidst Violence

 

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In the wake of a recent attack in Pattani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Phumtham Wechayachai has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Thailand's southern border strategy. This follows a motorcycle bomb incident that left several defence volunteers and civilians injured. The Minister has sharply criticised the current strategy and urged for a more unified approach that moves beyond the repetitive lifting and reinstating of emergency decrees.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349024-thailands-defence-minister-demands-strategic-overhaul-amidst-violence/

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Thai Blood Shortage Urges Public for Immediate Donations

 

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Northeastern Thailand faces a pressing blood shortage, with officials from Regional Blood Centre V urging residents to donate in response to hospitals receiving only 30-40% of their required blood supply. Nakhon Ratchasima's 39 hospitals are heavily reliant on the centre, which traditionally expects requests for up to 15,000 units monthly. Currently, they hold a mere 3,000 units, marking an alarming 80% deficit.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349025-thai-blood-shortage-urges-public-for-immediate-donations/

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Eucalyptus Scam Shocks Lad Yao Couple: Plantation Cleared Out

 

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A couple from Lad Yao district, Nakhon Sawan province, has become the unfortunate victims of a scam involving their eucalyptus plantation. Supakorn Tamatalong and his wife, Somporn Kamtalong, had intended to sell their 20-rai plantation for 80,000 baht (US$2,314) through an unknown female broker. They were upfront about requiring full payment before any tree removal was permitted.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349026-eucalyptus-scam-shocks-lad-yao-couple-plantation-cleared-out/

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Illiterate Hill Tribe Woman Claims Loan Scam; Inquiry Launched

 

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A troubling financial entanglement has surfaced in Chiang Mai province, where Chandi, a 57-year-old illiterate hill tribe woman, alleges she was duped into signing a bank loan document, resulting in a debt near 300,000 baht (approximately £6,800). The incident, originating in 2009, involved Chandi signing for a minor loan of 5,000 baht (£115), yet never receiving the funds nor withdrawing 150,000 baht (£3,400), as per her bank's claim.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349027-illiterate-hill-tribe-woman-claims-loan-scam-inquiry-launched/