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Chinese duo nabbed in Phuket café lion cub photo scam

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Region 8 Police via The Phuket News

 

Two Chinese nationals were arrested in Phuket after allegedly using lion cubs to lure tourists to The Glass House Cafe and Space, charging them for photo sessions with the animals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349783-chinese-duo-nabbed-in-phuket-café-lion-cub-photo-scam/

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7 Thai suspects arrested for abduction and robbery in Chiang Mai

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Chiang Mai News

 

Yesterday, January 23, police arrested seven suspects, aged between 16 and 20 years old, for abducting a 25 year old woman from a condominium in the northern province of Chiang Mai, brutally assaulting her, and stealing her cash and mobile phone.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349785-7-thai-suspects-arrested-for-abduction-and-robbery-in-chiang-mai/

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Thai man returns home to find his funeral after police error

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Matichon

 

A Thai man shocked his family when he arrived home in the Isaan province of Sakon Nakhon to find they were holding a funeral for him. The confusion stemmed from a police error in identifying a dead body.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349788-thai-man-returns-home-to-find-his-funeral-after-police-error/

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Thai mother reunites with missing son after 5-year search

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

A Thai mother was reunited with her son yesterday, January 23, after he had been missing for five years, thanks to the efforts of the non-profit organisation, the Mirror Foundation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349789-thai-mother-reunites-with-missing-son-after-5-year-search/

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Phuket Debates New Building Rules Amid Environmental Concerns

 

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Phuket’s leaders and experts convened yesterday at the Royal Phuket City Hotel to discuss new environmental regulations set forth by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE). The seminar, aptly titled "Unlocking the Phuket Environment: Crisis or Opportunity?", was organised by the Phuket Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President, Kongsak Khoopongsakorn, led the event, which was heavily attended by entrepreneurs and investors eager to comprehend the implications of the revised 2024 measures.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349790-phuket-debates-new-building-rules-amid-environmental-concerns/

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AMLO's Monitoring Snares Over 680,000 Fraudulent Mule Accounts

 

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In an aggressive move against financial crime, the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has heightened its crackdown efforts. Since December 2024, under the leadership of AMLO Secretary-General Tepsu Bowonchodidara, the office has set its sights on assets tied to drug trafficking, fraud, and online gambling. The initiative aims to prevent crime by monitoring over 72,031 individuals, leading to the closure of more than 680,000 mule accounts, thus safeguarding millions from fraudulent misuse.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349792-amlos-monitoring-snares-over-680000-fraudulent-mule-accounts/

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Pattaya Prepares for 5,400 US Navy Visitors This January

 

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Pattaya is gearing up to host around 5,400 US Navy personnel from 27th to 31st January. As these sailors take a respite from their training exercises, local authorities, with the help of Chon Buri police, are implementing robust safety and traffic strategies.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349793-pattaya-prepares-for-5400-us-navy-visitors-this-january/

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Bangkok's Air Crisis Escalates: Fourth Worst Globally for Pollution

 

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Bangkok's air quality plummeted dramatically today, landing it the unenviable position of being the fourth most polluted city in the world, as reported by the Swiss monitoring entity IQAir. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) rocketed to an alarming 188 by 9.40am, with the fine particulate matter PM2.5 spiking well above safety standards.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349794-bangkoks-air-crisis-escalates-fourth-worst-globally-for-pollution/