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Pride and peril: Thai man caught ‘lion’ about cub safety rules

By Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A Thai man is under investigation by the Department of National Parks (DPN) for transporting a lion cub without proper safety measures, a clear breach of wildlife transport laws. The man’s legal lion lapse could cost him dearly, with penalties including up to a year in prison and a hefty 100,000 baht fine.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349120-pride-and-peril-thai-man-caught-‘lion’-about-cub-safety-rules/

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‘Stay away’ leaflets target PM’s visit in Yala slammed as fake news

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Reports of ominous warning leaflets telling citizens to stay away from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra during her visit to Thailand’s southern border provinces have been branded misinformation by local officials.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349121-‘stay-away’-leaflets-target-pm’s-visit-in-yala-slammed-as-fake-news/

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Police Continues to Investigate Burglary at Chinese Home in Bang Lamung

 

 

Police are continuing the investigation to solve a high-profile burglary at a property in Bang Lamung, Chonburi, where an estimated 100 million baht worth of valuables were stolen. The suspects targeted a large safe containing luxury watches, leaving behind significant damage.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349054-luxury-watches-worth-over-100-million-baht-stolen-in-chinese-home-burglary-near-pattaya/#findComment-19520428

 

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French mafia chaos: Phuket residents slam tourists’ alley blockade - video

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต Facebook via The Phuket News

 

A fiery video posted on the popular Facebook page โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต has ignited outrage, branding a group of foreign tourists as the “French Mafia” for blocking a public alley with their motorcycles in Phuket. The clip, accompanied by a stinging caption, lambasted the tourists for their arrogant behaviour and questioned the local police’s inaction.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349122-french-mafia-chaos-phuket-residents-slam-tourists’-alley-blockade-video/

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Senior police officer threatens junior with gun over alleged affair - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว : อีซ้อ

 

A high-ranking police officer in the central province of Lopburi threatened to shoot a subordinate after he allegedly exposed an affair with one of his lovers to another mistress.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349123-senior-police-officer-threatens-junior-with-gun-over-alleged-affair-video/

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CNY rush: Thai airports brace for over 4 million passengers

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of ACI World Insights

 

Thailand’s airports are gearing up for a passenger surge as the Chinese New Year festival approaches, with an expected 4.03 million foreign arrivals between January 24 and February 2. The Transport Ministry has ordered Airports of Thailand (AoT) to ensure smooth operations and safety during this 10-day travel boom.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349124-cny-rush-thai-airports-brace-for-over-4-million-passengers/

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Elephant Birth Control Sparks Debate Amid Conservation Concerns

 

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Conservationists have voiced strong opposition to a proposed plan by Thailand's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to administer birth control injections to wild elephants. The Soo Phua Chang Network, a leading elephant advocacy group, gathered at the ministry to express their concerns and submit a petition urging for a delay until comprehensive studies validate the contraceptive's effectiveness.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349125-elephant-birth-control-sparks-debate-amid-conservation-concerns/

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Study Rings Alarm: Thai Children Face Rising Obesity Crisis

 

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In a troubling revelation, a recent study has highlighted that Thailand ranks as the third worst in the ASEAN region for childhood obesity, trailing only Malaysia and Brunei. A staggering 13.4% of Thai children aged six to 14 are impacted by obesity amid poor dietary habits, with over 84% of them regularly consuming salty snacks.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349126-study-rings-alarm-thai-children-face-rising-obesity-crisis/

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Thai Telecom Titan Merger Hits Roadblock Amid Shareholder Pushback

 

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In a dramatic turn for Thailand's telecommunications landscape, shareholders of telecom giants Advanced Info Service (AIS) and Thaicom have been urged to reject acquisition offers from their controlling companies, Gulf Energy Development and Intouch Holdings. The boards of both telecom firms are recommending a firm no to the merger plans, disrupting the ambitious consolidation strategy announced back in July.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349129-thai-telecom-titan-merger-hits-roadblock-amid-shareholder-pushback/

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Thailand Faces Record Low Births, Sparking Population Concerns

 

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In a remarkable demographic shift, Thailand has reported fewer than 500,000 births in a single year for the first time in 75 years. In 2024, only 462,240 babies were born, a significant drop from the previous year's 519,000. Mahidol University’s expert, Associate Professor Chalermpol Chamchan, emphasised that this marks the fourth consecutive year where mortalities surpassed births, underscoring a demographic dilemma.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349130-thailand-faces-record-low-births-sparking-population-concerns/

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Norway Tops Global Breast Size Rankings, Study Reveals

 

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Norway has emerged as the leader in average breast size per a fresh survey by the World Population Review. The comprehensive report, examining 108 countries, delves into intriguing correlations between body mass index (BMI) and breast size, highlighting that breast size is unique to individuals yet influenced by factors like genetics, diet, and age.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349132-norway-tops-global-breast-size-rankings-study-reveals/

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Bangkok Tops Chinese New Year Destinations for Global Travellers

 

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Bangkok has been crowned the top destination for Thai and foreign tourists gearing up to celebrate Chinese New Year in Thailand. The bustling capital has surpassed other popular locales as accommodation searches have surged ahead of the festivities due to start on 29 January, according to digital travel platform Agoda.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349133-bangkok-tops-chinese-new-year-destinations-for-global-travellers/

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Swiss National Arrested After Holding Thai Wife and Child at Gunpoint

 

 

A foreign man has been arrested after allegedly threatening his Thai wife and child with a firearm and forcing them into a vehicle. The woman, who attempted to escape, was rescued with the help of a local witness and emergency responders.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349108-foreigner-holds-thai-wife-at-gunpoint-in-car-–-police-in-chumphon-launch-search/#findComment-19520588