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People’s Party wins key Lamphun election victory

By Ryan Turner

 

Weeradej Pupisit | Photo via KhaoSod

 

The opposition People’s Party (PP) has achieved a significant milestone in local politics, as candidate Weeradej Pupisit won the Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) presidential election in Lamphun.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350697-people’s-party-wins-key-lamphun-election-victory/

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Forest fire in Phetchabun destroys 180 rai, suspects arrested

By Ryan Turner

 

Photo via KhaoSod

 

National park officials worked overnight to extinguish a forest fire in Huai Rangka, which destroyed approximately 180 rai, yesterday, February 2, in Phetchabun province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350698-forest-fire-in-phetchabun-destroys-180-rai-suspects-arrested/

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Record Invalid Ballots and 'No Votes' in Thai Elections

 

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In the recent elections for Provincial Administrative Organisation presidents across 47 provinces in Thailand, nearly 2 million ballots were either invalid or marked as 'no vote'. On Saturday, the Election Commission reported 931,290 invalid ballots (5.69%) and 1.17 million 'no vote' ballots (7.08%) from 16.36 million voters, representing a turnout of 58.45% out of 27.99 million eligible.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350699-record-invalid-ballots-and-no-votes-in-thai-elections/

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Thai man fatally shoots wife and mother-in-law before suicide

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phitsanulok Hotnews

 

A Thai man fatally shot his wife and mother-in-law today at their shared home in the northern province of Phitsanulok before taking his own life.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350701-thai-man-fatally-shoots-wife-and-mother-in-law-before-suicide/

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Thai man sets fire to hospital in stress over 3 million baht loss

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Manun Montianard

 

A Thai man set fire to a hospital in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani allegedly due to stress after losing 3 million baht in a real estate scam six years ago. The blaze caused 100 million baht in damages to the hospital.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350703-thai-man-sets-fire-to-hospital-in-stress-over-3-million-baht-loss/

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Teen caught with two million meth pills on Mekong River

By Ryan Turner

 

Photo via KhaoSod

 

A 16 year old was apprehended while smuggling meth pills across the Mekong River, with over two million pills seized. Three of his accomplices managed to escape.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350705-teen-caught-with-two-million-meth-pills-on-mekong-river/

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Golden getaway: Thief strikes at Pathum Thani shopping mall

By Bob Scott

 

Picture of the thief at work courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a bold daylight heist that could rival Hollywood thrillers, a lone thief made off with an impressive haul from a bustling Pathum Thani shopping mall in the Khlong 5 area.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350706-golden-getaway-thief-strikes-at-pathum-thani-shopping-mall/

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Thai sex creator retires and warns fans of impersonation scam

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Sajeera Theeranetr

 

A female Thai sex content creator announced her retirement and warned her followers to beware of scammers releasing livestream videos while posing as her.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350707-thai-sex-creator-retires-and-warns-fans-of-impersonation-scam/

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Ballot bedlam: Nearly 2 million votes go to waste in local elections

By Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Nikkei Asia

 

In an electoral fiasco that left heads spinning, nearly 2 million ballots were either ruled invalid or marked as no-vote in the Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) presidential elections, which took place across 47 provinces last Saturday. The startling figures have raised eyebrows and questions about the voting process.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350699-record-invalid-ballots-and-no-votes-in-thai-elections/#findComment-19560404

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Pee-ce treaty: Foreigners demand more loos after Phuket public urination uproar

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

Foreign netizens defended themselves and called for more public bathrooms in Phuket after Thai nationals condemned the foreigners on social media for urinating in public.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350709-pee-ce-treaty-foreigners-demand-more-loos-after-phuket-public-urination-uproar/

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Foreign motorcyclist flees Thailand after hit-and-run in Phuket - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

A foreign motorcyclist remains on the run after fleeing Thailand following a collision with a Thai pedestrian on a road in Phuket, leaving the victim in a serious condition.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350710-foreign-motorcyclist-flees-thailand-after-hit-and-run-in-phuket-video/

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Ex-Yasothon prosecutor arrested for 100,000 baht bribery charge

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of MGR Online

 

The Crime Suppression Division yesterday arrested former Yasothon province prosecutor, 67 year old Kongsiri, who failed to appear for a bribery verdict.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350711-ex-yasothon-prosecutor-arrested-for-100000-baht-bribery-charge/

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2 Thai social media influencers arrested for promoting Yaba online

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

Two Thai social media influencers promoted methamphetamine, also known as Yaba, on the TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) platforms, leading to their arrest yesterday, February 2.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350712-2-thai-social-media-influencers-arrested-for-promoting-yaba-online/

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Thai woman escapes rape by pretending to defecate until suspect falls asleep

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Hone Krasae

 

A Thai woman in Chon Buri escaped an attempted rape by pretending to defecate and locking herself inside a bathroom until the suspect fell asleep. The man was arrested on the victim’s bed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350713-thai-woman-escapes-rape-by-pretending-to-defecate-until-suspect-falls-asleep/

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Runaway truck leaves ‘sign’ of trouble near Pattaya

By Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Pattaya News

 

Motorway officials were thrown into high drama last night as a massive signboard came crashing down across a bustling road near Pattaya, sparking traffic mayhem and sparking fears of electric shocks.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350714-runaway-truck-leaves-‘sign’-of-trouble-near-pattaya/

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Thailand Boosts Kratom Limit to Aid Farmers and Ensure Safety

 

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In a push to support local farmers while ensuring safety, Thailand's Public Health Minister, Somsak Thepsutin, is promoting kratom-based products. This comes after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raised the daily consumption limit of mitragynine, an active compound in kratom, from 1 milligram to 3 milligrams.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350716-thailand-boosts-kratom-limit-to-aid-farmers-and-ensure-safety/

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Youth Vaping Surge Urges Nationwide Action Against E-Cigarettes

 

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Civil networks are pushing for e-cigarettes to become a national concern as vaping among young people surged last year. The Senate committee on Social Development discussed this issue in a seminar on January 30, held at Parliament.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350717-youth-vaping-surge-urges-nationwide-action-against-e-cigarettes/

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Krabi Mechanic's Fatal Accident Highlights Hidden Job Dangers

 

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A seemingly ordinary day turned tragic for 72-year-old Krabi mechanic, Saman, as a routine lawnmower repair went horrifically awry yesterday. Nestled in Ban Khao Thiam Pa, Krabi, his repair shop was a hub for fixing tools, chainsaws, and lawnmowers. However, the day took a fatal turn when a simple task turned catastrophic.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350718-krabi-mechanics-fatal-accident-highlights-hidden-job-dangers/

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Police Delivery Sting Leads to Major Meth Bust in Thailand

 

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In a spectacular police operation in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thai police posing as delivery riders captured two suspects smuggling 400,000 methamphetamine pills valued at 6 million baht. The sting, announced today, February 3rd, by Police Lieutenant General Wathana Yeejeen, took down a drug ring involving 52-year-old Suriya “Yin” Noikaew from Thailand and 21-year-old Lao national, Phonethip Sengmany.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350719-police-delivery-sting-leads-to-major-meth-bust-in-thailand/

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Unexpected Fortune: Three Locals Win Big with 'Ugly' Lottery Tickets

 

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In a twist of fortune, three residents of Khon Kaen, Thailand, each won 6 million baht after buying what they thought were unattractive lottery tickets. On February 1, the winning number 558700 was announced, surprising locals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350721-unexpected-fortune-three-locals-win-big-with-ugly-lottery-tickets/

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Thai Border Bust: Scam Gear Seized from Call Center Network

 

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Authorities in Thailand's Tak province have made a significant dent in a cross-border call center scam operation. On February 1, security officials captured a man and seized a large haul of electronic equipment vital to the scheme. In Mae Ramat district, near the Thai-Myanmar border, a joint task force including soldiers, border patrol police, and administrative officers conducted a targeted operation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350722-thai-border-bust-scam-gear-seized-from-call-center-network/

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Ex-Prosecutor Arrested in Bangkok for 22-Year-Old Bribery Case

 

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In a dramatic turn of events, former prosecutor Kongsiri, 67, was captured by the Crime Suppression Division yesterday. He was found hiding in his home in Bangkok's Bang Khun Non district after failing to appear for a bribery verdict.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350723-ex-prosecutor-arrested-in-bangkok-for-22-year-old-bribery-case/

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Teen Attacked by Teenagers After Accidental Expletive in Bangkok

 

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An altercation in Bangkok's Nong Khang Phlu district today resulted in an 18-year-old man sustaining minor injuries. The incident unfolded near the entrance of Soi Phetkasem 108 when the victim tripped outside a tea shop and inadvertently uttered an expletive. A group of four teenagers took offence and launched an assault on him.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350724-teen-attacked-by-teenagers-after-accidental-expletive-in-bangkok/

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Debt-ridden Thai man snatches bag from Japanese tourist in Chiang Mai

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ กูรูเชียงใหม่ เรื่องเชียงใหม่กูรู้

 

A Thai man snatched a bag off a Japanese woman in the northern province of Chiang Mai on Friday claiming after the arrest that he had to steal to pay off his debts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350725-debt-ridden-thai-man-snatches-bag-from-japanese-tourist-in-chiang-mai/

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Back in the driver’s seat: Rewat plans to steer Phuket forward

By Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of The Phuket Express

 

Fresh off his re-election victory, Rewat Areerob is revving up to tackle the challenges facing Phuket as the newly-affirmed president of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350726-back-in-the-driver’s-seat-rewat-plans-to-steer-phuket-forward/

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Smoke out: Phuket cracks down on polluters as air crisis worsens

By Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket News

 

Phuket is turning up the heat on environmental offenders with a major new campaign aimed at tackling the island’s escalating air pollution crisis.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350727-smoke-out-phuket-cracks-down-on-polluters-as-air-crisis-worsens/