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Photo courtesy of Koh Planner

 

Thai airline flight makes emergency landing in Phuket

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Passengers on a Thai airline flight endured terrifying, life-threatening moments yesterday when their aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at Phuket International Airport due to engine failure.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350433-thai-airline-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-phuket/

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Thaksin Granted Court Permission to Visit Malaysia

 

File photo courtesy Spring News

 

In a notable court decision today, January 31, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra received approval to travel to Malaysia this coming weekend, despite being embroiled in a lese majeste case.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350441-thaksin-granted-court-permission-to-visit-malaysia/

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Drunken tourists attack Bolt driver in Pattaya over ‘silent treatment’

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

A ride-hailing driver in Pattaya was left bruised and battered after a group of drunken tourists attacked him for refusing to engage in conversation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350435-drunken-tourists-attack-bolt-driver-in-pattaya-over-‘silent-treatment’/

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Uzbek man nabbed at Phuket Airport for overstaying visa

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Phuket Airport Immigration via The Phuket News

 

A 21 year old Uzbek national found himself in hot water after being arrested at Phuket International Airport for overstaying his visa by six days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350430-uzbek-man-nabbed-at-phuket-airport-for-overstaying-visa/

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Elderly Man Dies After Losing Consciousness at the Wheel, Granddaughter Seriously Injured

 

 

A 78-year-old man lost his life after the pickup truck he was driving veered off the road and overturned, trapping him inside the vehicle. His 13-year-old granddaughter sustained serious injuries and was rushed to hospital.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350473-elderly-man-dies-after-losing-consciousness-at-the-wheel-granddaughter-seriously-injured/

 

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Arson Attack Sparks Fire at Ubon Ratchathani’s Somdet Phra Yuppharat Hospital
 

 

A fire broke out at Somdet Phra Yuppharat Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani, on January 31, after an arson attack, prompting an evacuation of patients and hospital staff.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350474-arson-attack-sparks-fire-at-ubon-ratchathani’s-somdet-phra-yuppharat-hospital/

 

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Man Kills Wife in Drunken Rage, Locks 12-Year-Old Son Inside Before Taking His Own Life

 

 

A domestic dispute ended in a murder-suicide on Koh Samui after a man killed his wife, locked their 12-year-old son inside the house, and then took his own life.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350475-man-kills-wife-in-drunken-rage-locks-12-year-old-son-inside-before-taking-his-own-life/

 

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Two Brothers Killed in High-Speed Crash on Their Way Home
 

 

Two brothers lost their lives in the early hours of the morning of 31 January, after their pickup truck crashed into an electricity pole in Krathum Baen district, Samut Sakhon.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350476-two-brothers-killed-in-high-speed-crash-on-their-way-home/

 

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Missing Man Found Dead in Eucalyptus Forest After Four Days
 

 

A 51-year-old man, missing for four days, was found dead in a eucalyptus forest in Chachoengsao province. His charred remains were discovered by friends and family who had been searching for him after noticing a foul smell in the area.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350477-missing-man-found-dead-in-eucalyptus-forest-after-four-days/

 

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Good Samaritan Saves Young Woman from Bridge Jump in Trang
 

 

A 25-year-old woman suffering from depression was saved from an apparent suicide attempt after a passerby spotted her sitting on the edge of a bridge and quickly intervened.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350478-good-samaritan-saves-young-woman-from-bridge-jump-in-trang/

 

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Freed Thai Hostages in Israel Are in Stable Condition

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Five Thai nationals released from Hamas captivity were found to be largely in normal health, according to an Israeli hospital director. While they appear physically stable, they exhibited vitamin D deficiencies due to a diet high in carbohydrates but low in protein and vegetables, along with insufficient sunlight exposure.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350479-freed-thai-hostages-in-israel-are-in-stable-condition/

 

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Lorry Crashes into Power Pole, Driver Flees, Leaving 53 Myanmar Migrants Stranded
 

 

A six-wheeled lorry crashed into a power pole on a major highway in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, leaving 53 Myanmar migrants stranded after the driver fled the scene. The migrants, who had each reportedly paid 50,000 baht to a Thai broker for illegal passage to Malaysia, were found huddled under a tarpaulin in the vehicle’s cargo area.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350480-lorry-crashes-into-power-pole-driver-flees-leaving-53-myanmar-migrants-stranded/

 

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Carpenter Arrested for Stealing Gold Necklace to Settle Debt
 

 

A carpenter has been arrested after attempting to steal a 1-baht gold necklace from a jewellery shop in Bangkok. The man reportedly committed the crime to settle his debts and support his family, claiming that his monthly income was insufficient to cover expenses.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350481-carpenter-arrested-for-stealing-gold-necklace-to-settle-debt/

 

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Drunk Passenger Urinates in Phuket Airport After Airline Refuses Boarding

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

A Saudi Arabian tourist was detained by security officers at Phuket International Airport after urinating in the arrivals hall of the international terminal. The incident, which took place on 30 January, quickly went viral on social media.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350378-foreign-tourist-sparks-outrage-by-urinating-in-phuket-airport/page/5/#findComment-19554487

 

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Gunman in Car Shoots at 18-Year-Old in Drive-By Attack in Phatthalung

 

 

An 18-year-old man was injured in a drive-by shooting in Phatthalung province after an unknown assailant fired a shotgun at him from a passing car. Police are investigating the motive behind the attack and are reviewing CCTV footage to track down the suspect.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350482-gunman-in-car-shoots-at-18-year-old-in-drive-by-attack-in-phatthalung/

 

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Death After Wild Elephant Attack in Khao Yai National Park
 

 

A man has died after being attacked by a wild elephant in Khao Yai National Park, despite efforts by rescue teams to save him.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350483-death-after-wild-elephant-attack-in-khao-yai-national-park/

 

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Runaway Novice Monk Crashes Stolen Van in Chaotic Nakhon Pathom Chase
 

 

An 18-year-old novice monk caused chaos on the roads after stealing a van from a temple in Ratchaburi and leading police on a high-speed chase through Nakhon Pathom. The young monk, who later claimed he was simply trying to visit his mother, was eventually stopped and taken into custody.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350484-runaway-novice-monk-crashes-stolen-van-in-chaotic-nakhon-pathom-chase/

 

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Phuket Considered for New Cryptocurrency Hub to Boost Tourism

 

Reference picture courtesy: FreePik

 

Phuket may soon transform into a cryptocurrency haven as Thailand explores new ways to boost its tourism economy. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has proposed the island as the ideal location for a 'crypto sandbox', allowing visitors to freely utilise digital currencies like Bitcoin during their stay.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350485-phuket-considered-for-new-cryptocurrency-hub-to-boost-tourism/

 

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Fire Truck Engulfed in Flames While Responding to Blaze in Roi Et
 

 

In a dramatic turn of events, a fire truck dispatched to extinguish a raging field fire on January 31, in Roi Et was itself consumed by flames after becoming trapped in difficult off road terrain.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350486-fire-truck-engulfed-in-flames-while-responding-to-blaze-in-roi-et/

 

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Woman Killed as Crash Barrier Pierces Car in Chanthaburi
 

 

A woman was killed when a car crashed into a metal crash barrier, which speared through the vehicle and fatally struck her in the face. The male driver survived but was left with a broken leg. The scene took a chilling turn when he claimed a child was also in the car, though rescuers found no trace of one.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350487-woman-killed-as-crash-barrier-pierces-car-in-chanthaburi/

 

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Thaksin Pushes for Single-Party Rule, Faces Coalition Criticism

 

Anutin Charnvirakul. File photo courtesy: Thai Rath

 

In a recent development raising eyebrows across the Thai political spectrum, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra called on voters to back the Pheu Thai Party exclusively. Thaksin argues that a single-party majority could fast-track government initiatives, suggesting that the current coalition governing structure is cumbersome and inefficient.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350488-thaksin-pushes-for-single-party-rule-faces-coalition-criticism/

 

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British dad mysteriously vanishes in Bangkok
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

 

Photo courtesy of Katie Maybin/SWNS via Daily Mail

A British dad has vanished in Thailand after failing to board his flight home—sparking fears from his distraught family.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350490-british-dad-mysteriously-vanishes-in-bangkok/