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American and Canadian Tourists Die After Collapsing at Phuket Music Festival

 

Two tourist passed away after collapsing at a music festival in Phuket. Authorities are investigating the cause of death, with an autopsy to be conducted. This is the second recorded foreign death at the music festival, after it was earlier reported that an American had also died.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349234-american-tourist-dies-mysteriously-at-phuket-music-festival/

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Thaksin to Discuss Global Path for Thai Models with Naomi Campbell

 

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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has revealed plans to meet with global supermodel Naomi Campbell during her upcoming visit to Thailand from 8th to 10th February. This intriguing collaboration aims to help Thai models break into the international fashion scene.

 

Full. story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349232-thaksin-to-discuss-global-path-for-thai-models-with-naomi-campbell/

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Elephant Panics at Fireworks Display, Injures Several at Fair
 

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An elephant startled by fireworks at a fair in Nong Bua Lamphu, caused chaos on the event’s opening night, injuring five people as it ran through the crowd. The incident occurred  during the annual tribute event to King Naresuan the Great.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349224-elephant-panics-at-fireworks-display-injures-several-at-fair/

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Bangkok's Chatuchak Area a Contender for F1 Race in 2027

 

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A bold and thrilling plan is in motion as Thailand positions Bangkok's bustling Chatuchak area to host a Formula 1 race in 2027. The vision for a screaming city race along the arterial Vibhavadi Rangsit Road is spearheaded by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), as revealed by its governor, Kongsak Yodmanee.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349260-bangkoks-chatuchak-area-a-contender-for-f1-race-in-2027/

 

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Wild Elephant Calf Rescued After Being Trapped in Orchard Pond
 

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In a dramatic rescue operation, a six-year-old wild elephant calf nicknamed “Chao Saeb” was successfully pulled from a pond in a mangosteen orchard in Bo Rai District, Trat Province, after being unable to climb out on its own.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349262-wild-elephant-calf-rescued-after-being-trapped-in-orchard-pond/

 

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Dancers Returning from Show Injured in Motorway Crash: 7 Hurt, 1 Seriously
 

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Seven people were injured, one critically, after a car carrying a group of dancers returning from a performance in Khao Yai overturned on the M6 Motorway early morning on January 19. Authorities believe the crash was caused by the driver falling asleep at the wheel.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349264-dancers-returning-from-show-injured-in-motorway-crash-7-hurt-1-seriously/

 

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Explosives Discovered During House Renovation in Bangkok’s Bang Kapi District

 

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Three hand grenades were discovered inside a plastic bag during a house renovation in Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district, prompting an urgent response from bomb disposal experts.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349265-explosives-discovered-during-house-renovation-in-bangkok’s-bang-kapi-district/

 

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32 Indonesian Nationals Caught Crossing Into Thailand, Claim They Were Tricked Into Working

 

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In the early hours of January 19, military personnel patrolling the Thai-Myanmar border apprehended 32 Indonesian nationals illegally crossing into Thailand. The group, consisting of 30 men and two women, was intercepted near Ban Wang Takian Tai, Village 7, Tha Sai Luat Subdistrict, Mae Sot District, Tak Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349268-32-indonesian-nationals-caught-crossing-into-thailand-claim-they-were-tricked-into-working/

 

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Mother Seeks Answers Over 2-Year-Old Daughter’s Drowning in Chao Phraya River
 

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The drowning of a two-and-a-half-year-old girl, identified as “Nong Pee,” has left her mother and family questioning the circumstances surrounding her death. Authorities have launched an investigation following suspicions raised by the family over several irregularities at the scene.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349269-mother-seeks-answers-over-2-year-old-daughter’s-drowning-in-chao-phraya-river/

 

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CIB Seizes Illegal Mosquito Repellents in Samut Prakan Warehouse
 

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The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has uncovered a large shipment of illegal mosquito repellent products in a warehouse in Samut Prakan. The goods, believed to have been smuggled from China, are suspected to contain dangerous chemicals and pose significant health risks to consumers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349270-cib-seizes-illegal-mosquito-repellents-in-samut-prakan-warehouse/

 

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Thai Singer 'Tik Shiro' Faces Grieving Family After Fatal Car Accident

 

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At Wat Phra Si Maha That in Bangkok, well-known Thai singer Sirisak "Tik Shiro" Nantasesn paid his respects to Chakkraphat Siwaponphithak, known as Junior, who tragically died following a car accident. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349273-thai-singer-tik-shiro-faces-grieving-family-after-fatal-car-accident/

 

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Fire Extinguished After Burning Through Khao Krathing for Two Days

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A forest fire that ravaged Khao Krathing in Sattahip District, Chonburi, for two days has been successfully extinguished. Officials have confirmed that the cause of the fire was not natural but the result of human activity, with evidence also showing pipes illegally laid up the mountain contributed to the spread of the flames.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349275-fire-extinguished-after-burning-through-khao-krathing-for-two-days/

 

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Husband Kills Wife in Front of Their 9-Year-Old Child in a Act of Jealous Rage
 

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A 41-year-old man has shot and killed his wife in front of their 9-year-old child after a heated argument in their home. The tragedy unfolded late on the night of 18 January, in the village of Ban Klang, Lamphun province.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349277-husband-kills-wife-in-front-of-their-9-year-old-child-in-a-act-of-jealous-rage/

 

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Canadian Arrested After Chaotic Car Chase in Phuket
 

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A Canadian man was apprehended by police in Phuket following a dramatic car chase that caused multiple crashes and spanned two districts. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Mr. Samuel Lee Jackson, was taken into custody along with his companion, Mr. Jared Liam Wong, also 34.


Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349278-canadian-arrested-after-chaotic-car-chase-in-phuket/

 

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Elephant Charges and Injures Farmer in Trat
 

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A wild elephant known as "Si Daosap" charged at a farmer, severely injuring him after he attempted to drive the animal away from his plantation in Trat Province. The incident occurred at around 12:00 on January 19, when 43-year-old Anan, the plantation owner, fired a loud fire cracker in an attempt to chase the elephant away, fearing for his crops.


Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349280-elephant-charges-and-injures-farmer-in-trat/

 

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Three Killed, Two Injured in Pickup Truck Crash in Kamphaeng
 

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A crash claimed three lives and left two others injured when a pickup truck collided with the rear of an 18-wheel sugarcane lorry just five kilometres from home. The collision occurred at around 13:00 on January 19, on the Khanu Woralaksaburi-Bueng Samakkhi Road in Kamphaeng Phet province.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349282-three-killed-two-injured-in-pickup-truck-crash-in-kamphaeng-phet/

 

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Gorilla smuggling plot uncovered after Istanbul Airport seizure
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A wildlife official has acknowledged the challenges in pursuing legal action against those involved in the attempted trafficking of a baby gorilla, initially seized in Turkey and allegedly destined for Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349286-gorilla-smuggling-plot-uncovered-after-istanbul-airport-seizure/

 

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Thailand braces for cold weather and possible thunderstorms
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The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecasted cold to very cold weather across northern and northeastern Thailand, with temperatures dropping to single digits. Bangkok will see temperatures as low as 18 degrees Celsius. Additionally, five provinces are expected to experience thunderstorms today, January 20.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349297-thailand-braces-for-cold-weather-and-possible-thunderstorms/

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Firefighters Battle Blaze at Naval Housing in Sattahip

 

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Firefighters, some of whom had only just returned from a two-day battle against a forest fire on Khao Krathing, were thrust into action again in the early hours of January 20. At 03:30, a fire broke out at a naval housing complex in Bang Saray subdistrict, triggering an immediate multi-agency response.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349298-firefighters-battle-blaze-at-naval-housing-in-sattahip/

 

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