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Boy found safe in Khon Kaen after drug use with father

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Dailynews

 

A stepmother in Udon Thani reached out to a local activist after concerns that her husband was introducing their 12 year old son, A, to drugs. However, when officials investigated, they initially lost contact with the family.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349340-boy-found-safe-in-khon-kaen-after-drug-use-with-father/

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Hospital staff takes baby steps to solve abandoned newborn mystery

By Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Pattaya News

 

A newborn baby boy, thought to be only 4-5 days old, has been discovered abandoned at Pattaya Patthamakun Hospital. Hospital staff are now pulling out all the stops to care for the baby while local officials embark on a mission to uncover the identity of the mystery mother.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349341-hospital-staff-takes-baby-steps-to-solve-abandoned-newborn-mystery/

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Thaksin plans one million homes for low-income Thais

By Ryan Turner

 

Thaksin during his visit to Bueng Kan | Photo via Pheu Thai Party

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister of Thailand and de facto leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, announced plans to construct up to one million housing units for low-income Thai nationals. The announcement was made during a rally in Bueng Kan province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349342-thaksin-plans-one-million-homes-for-low-income-thais/

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Shinawatras Lose Golf Club Ownership, but Lease Option Open

 

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In a significant development, the Department of Lands in Thailand has been directed to revoke the ownership titles for the Alpine Golf and Sports Club and adjoining residential properties in Pathum Thani province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349343-shinawatras-lose-golf-club-ownership-but-lease-option-open/

 

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Thaksin’s power tariff cut plan sparks debate on electricity pricing

By Ryan Turner

 

PTTEP’s offshore oil and gas rig | Photo via PTTEP

 

Thaksin Shinawatra‘s proposal to lower the power tariff from 4.15 to 3.70 baht per kilowatt-hour has ignited a discussion on the future of electricity pricing, which has remained elevated since 2022.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349344-thaksin’s-power-tariff-cut-plan-sparks-debate-on-electricity-pricing/

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Thailand bets big on casino boom under entertainment banner

By Bob Scott

 

Police swoop on an illegal gambling den in Nonthaburi. Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In a daring move set to shake up the Land of Smiles, the Government of Thailand is pushing forward with a controversial plan to legalise casinos, sneakily packaged as entertainment complexes.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349345-thailand-bets-big-on-casino-boom-under-entertainment-banner/

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Thai cop blames exhaustion after crashing into 2 motorcycles, injuring 3

By Petch Petpailin

 

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A Thai police officer in the southern province of Narathiwat blamed work-related exhaustion after crashing his sedan car into two motorcycles, resulting in three injuries. One of the victims is in critical condition.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349346-thai-cop-blames-exhaustion-after-crashing-into-2-motorcycles-injuring-3/

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Fake monk’s act doesn’t pass the vest test in Khon Kaen

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin TV

 

A man dressed as a monk was detained by police in Khon Kaen after residents reported suspicious behaviour. The alleged monk claimed he found methamphetamine on the roadside and consumed it. He also stated he was genuinely ordained but had not yet received official documentation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349347-fake-monk’s-act-doesn’t-pass-the-vest-test-in-khon-kaen/

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Theft at Add Carabao’s daughter’s home incurs 100,000 baht loss

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A theft at the under-construction home of Nenicha Opakul, daughter of renowned singer Yuenyong Opakul, more commonly known as Add Carabao, resulted in losses estimated at over 100,000 baht. The incident, reported by Nenicha’s legal representative, Melita, is under police investigation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349348-theft-at-add-carabao’s-daughter’s-home-incurs-100000-baht-loss/

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Thai Rice Export Policy Overhaul: Support and Challenges Highlighted

 

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In a significant shift aimed at rejuvenating Thailand's rice export market, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan unveiled new policy reforms after a key meeting. These changes, aiming to provide greater opportunities for farmers and dismantle existing monopolies, have generally been well received by the export community. Yet, the seasoned Thai rice exporter Chookiat Ophaswongse points out that while the adjustments are promising, particularly for small businesses, considerable obstacles remain before these businesses can fully leverage international market opportunities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349349-thai-rice-export-policy-overhaul-support-and-challenges-highlighted/

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Thailand's Auto Industry Faces Crossroads: BEVs or ICE Transition?

 

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Thailand's car production industry, crucial to its economy, is at a crossroads: whether to invest in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or transition the internal combustion engine (ICE) sector towards electric vehicles (EVs). The decision, under the purview of the National EV Policy Committee spearheaded by the Prime Minister, weighs heavily on the country's automotive future, especially with a new seven-year support plan for the ICE industry.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349351-thailands-auto-industry-faces-crossroads-bevs-or-ice-transition/

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Half of Thailand's Debt Relief Applicants Fail to Meet Criteria

 

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Amidst Thailand's mounting household debt crisis, the freshly launched 'You Fight, We Help' debt relief programme is witnessing an unexpected hiccup. Despite a rush of applications, many hopeful borrowers are ineligible for support.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349352-half-of-thailands-debt-relief-applicants-fail-to-meet-criteria/

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Chiang Mai Tackles PM2.5 Pollution with Ambitious Five-Year Strategy

 

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Chiang Mai is taking bold steps to tackle the persistent PM2.5 pollution, with a comprehensive five-year strategy launched at a recent workshop on January 13 and 14. Organised by the Office of the Science Promotion Commission alongside Chiang Mai authorities, the gathering emphasised the urgent need for research and innovation to combat hazardous air quality.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349353-chiang-mai-tackles-pm25-pollution-with-ambitious-five-year-strategy/

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Thai Bride's Dowry Lost in Temple Mishap: 100k Baht Gone

 

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In an unfortunate event yesterday, a Thai bride-to-be, identified as Prapassorn, lost a significant portion of her wedding dowry — around 100,000 baht in gold and cash — at Sa Prasan Sook Temple in the province of Ubon Ratchathani. The incident occurred when she momentarily left her bag unattended in the temple's bathroom, a decision that led to the theft.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349354-thai-brides-dowry-lost-in-temple-mishap-100k-baht-gone/

 

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Banged up: Thai prison nightmare exposed by British tourist
by Bob Scott 

 

Picture courtesy of The Daily Mail

A British tourist revealed the grim conditions banged up abroad in a Thai prison and issued a chilling warning to fellow travellers about the reality of being detained abroad.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349356-banged-up-thai-prison-nightmare-exposed-by-british-tourist/

 

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Fake hug scam strikes again: Indian man loses gold necklace to 3 ladyboys

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

Three Thai ladyboys offered an Indian man a seemingly friendly hug before stealing his gold necklace, worth about 132,000 baht, from him on Pattaya Beach in the early hours of today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349357-fake-hug-scam-strikes-again-indian-man-loses-gold-necklace-to-3-ladyboys/