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Bangkok fights smog with free public transport for a week
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

The Thai government is taking bold action to tackle Bangkok’s persistent smog problem by offering free rides on the BTS, MRT, and BMTA buses for seven days, starting Saturday, January 25. The initiative aims to reduce vehicle usage and ease air pollution in the capital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349764-bangkok-fights-smog-with-free-public-transport-for-a-week/

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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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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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Thai woman arrested for stealing 120,000 baht from Russian man in Pattaya

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Amarin TV

 

Police arrested a Thai woman for stealing 120,000 baht in cash and a mobile phone from a Russian victim in Pattaya on January 8. She confessed to spending most of the money on a holiday trip with her family.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349780-t

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Russian Charged with Murder for Throwing Son from Speedboat

 

Picture courtesy: AMARIN TV

 

In a shocking case off Thailand's coast, a Russian man, Artem Bugorskiy, faces murder charges after allegedly throwing his 13-year-old son, Lukas, from a speedboat, leading to the boy's tragic death.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349732-russian-father-throws-son-from-speedboat-near-surin-islands-leading-to-fatality/page/3/#findComment-19537957

 

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Students Hospitalised After Food Poisoning at Koh Samui Scout Camp

 

 

Sixty-two students from Tipparat Wittaya School in Koh Samui were rushed to hospital with symptoms of food poisoning during a Scout camping activity. The incident occurred on the morning of 24 January, following reports of severe abdominal pain and diarrhoea among the participants.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349813-students-hospitalised-after-food-poisoning-at-koh-samui-scout-camp/

 

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Car Hits Motorbike, Killing 70-Year-Old Man and Severely Injuring 4-Year-Old Granddaughter

 

 

A 70-year-old man died, and his 4-year-old granddaughter sustained severe injuries following a collision between a motorbike and a car in Kanchanaburi on 24 January.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349814-car-hits-motorbike-killing-70-year-old-man-and-severely-injuring-4-year-old-granddaughter/

 

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Car Fire in Vibhavadi Rangsit Soi 5 Leaves Two Vehicles Damaged

 

 

A fire broke out in a car parked in Vibhavadi Rangsit Soi 5, Intersection 1-2-1, located in the Chomphon Subdistrict of Chatuchak District, Bangkok. The incident resulted in significant damage to two vehicles but fortunately caused no injuries or fatalities.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349815-car-fire-in-vibhavadi-rangsit-soi-5-leaves-two-vehicles-damaged/

 

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British Nationals Arrested with Cannabis and Laughing Gas in Phuket Raid

Picture courtesy: Trueresort

 

In a significant bust, six British nationals were apprehended in Phuket after authorities discovered a stash of cannabis and nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, during a police raid on a residence in the Muang district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349811-british-nationals-arrested-with-cannabis-and-laughing-gas-in-phuket-raid/

 

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Swiss Dog Owner Defies Thai Beach Ban, Sparking Fear Among Locals and Tourists
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

A Swiss man has reignited controversy by defying a ban on walking his dogs at Suan Luang Beach, Bang Saphan district, despite previous attacks on tourists. The issue, which first drew widespread attention in August 2024, resurfaced after Mathias, the dog owner, was spotted on the beach on 20 January with four unleashed dogs, two large and two small.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349816-swiss-dog-owner-defies-thai-beach-ban-sparking-fear-among-locals-and-tourists/

 

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Police Raid Warehouse Uncovering Over 1 Million Counterfeit FDA-Labelled Products
 

 

Authorities in Samut Prakan, have uncovered over one million sachets of vitamin C supplements and coffee imported from China, falsely bearing Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval numbers. The products were intended for online distribution and posed significant safety risks to consumers.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349817-police-raid-warehouse-uncovering-over-1-million-counterfeit-fda-labelled-products/

 

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Fire Destroys School Building in Lampang
 

 

Authorities in Lampang Province are investigating a fire that engulfed a 99-year-old wooden school building, causing damage estimated at over 2 million baht. The fire broke at Ban Mae Tha School, located in Mae Tha District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349818-fire-destroys-school-building-in-lampang/

 

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Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Riding Motorcycle in Buriram
 

 

A 27-year-old man died after accidentally discharging his shotgun while riding a motorcycle in Buriram Province. The incident occurred on the Buriram-Prakhon Chai Road near Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in Samed Subdistrict on 24 January.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349819-man-accidentally-shoots-himself-while-riding-motorcycle-in-buriram/

 

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Vietnamese Student Dies After Jumping from Thai Police Station Roof

 

 

A Vietnamese university student died after jumping from the roof of a police station in Bang Si Mueang, Nonthaburi. The incident occurred shortly after the man had filed a police report about losing money at a local hotel.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349820-vietnamese-student-dies-after-jumping-from-thai-police-station-roof/

 

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Worker Killed as Drill Bit Falls from Crane in Samut Sakhon
 

 

An incident occurred on the morning of January 24, when a drilling bit detached from a crane rig and struck a worker on the head, resulting in his death. Colleagues of the deceased were left shocked and devastated by the unforeseen incident, mourning the loss of a hardworking team member.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349821-worker-killed-as-drill-bit-falls-from-crane-in samut-sakhon/

 

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Tour Bus Collides with Six-Wheel Rubber Truck in Satun: Four Injured
 

 

A tour bus carrying 46 passengers collided with a six-wheel truck transporting rubber at a traffic light junction on the Satun–Che Bilang road on 24 January. The crash, reportedly caused by a GPS error leading to a sudden U-turn, left four people injured and passengers screaming in panic.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349822-tour-bus-collides-with-six-wheel-rubber-truck-in-satun-four-injured/

 

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Fire Claims Life of 3-Year-Old Boy in Sakhon Nakhon Forest
 

 

A fire claimed the life of a 3-year-old boy in a forested area in Sakhon Nakhon Province. Authorities revealed that the boy’s parents had left a candle burning while they went out to run errands, only to return to the tragic scene.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349823-fire-claims-life-of-3-year-old-boy-in-sakhon-nakhon-forest/

 

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Pattaya Songthaew Driver Sparks Outrage After Tourist Falls While Alighting
 

 

Social media erupted in criticism following an incident in Pattaya where a songthaew (baht bus) driver started to drive off without ensuring all passengers had safely disembarked. The incident resulted in a foreign tourist falling face-first onto the road.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349824-pattaya-songthaew-driver-sparks-outrage-after-tourist-falls-while-alighting/

 

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Chinese Gambling Kingpin Alleges Abuse in Thai Jail, Claims Spy Role

 

She Zhijiang

 

She Zhijiang, a notorious gambling tycoon detained in Thailand, has alleged "inhumane treatment" within the jail system following claims that he had been acting as a Chinese spy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349825-chinese-gambling-kingpin-alleges-abuse-in-thai-jail-claims-spy-role/

 

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Large Pod of Melon-Headed Whales Spotted Near the Similan Islands
 

 

In a rare and breathtaking sight, a large pod of melon-headed whales delighted onlookers near the Similan Islands on the afternoon of 24 January. Park officials from the Similan Islands National Park reported the encounter during a routine patrol to monitor scuba diving activities. The majestic marine mammals were spotted near Koh Bangu (Island Nine), swimming gracefully across the area.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349826-large-pod-of-melon-headed-whales-spotted-near-the-similan-islands/

 

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Vendor Dives into Canal to Rescue Elderly Couple from Sinking Car

 

 

A heroic street vendor has been praised for his brave actions after he dived into a canal to rescue an elderly couple trapped in their car, which had plunged into the water following a collision with a passenger bus. The dramatic incident occurred around 20.00 on January 24, near a Caltex petrol station in Moo 3, Khlong Sam subdistrict, Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349828-vendor-dives-into-canal-to-rescue-elderly-couple-from-sinking-car/

 

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Bangkok Police Officers Detained for Alcohol on Duty

 

Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

In a startling breach of protocol, a group of police officers from the Chokchai Police Station in Bangkok has been caught drinking alcohol while on duty.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349831-bangkok-police-officers-detained-for-alcohol-on-duty/