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Lufthansa extends A380 service to Bangkok

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Grown-up Travel Company

 

Lufthansa is giving travellers to Thailand an upgrade, extending its Airbus A380 service on the Munich-Bangkok route due to surging demand during Songkran, Thailand’s biggest festival. Originally set for a limited run, the airline has now confirmed the superjumbo will continue flying until April 25, offering passengers a spacious, top-tier experience.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350803-lufthansa-extends-a380-service-to-bangkok/

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Pregnant Thai woman accuses husband of domestic violence

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 32 year old woman accused her new husband of domestic violence in front of her three year old son.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350804-pregnant-thai-woman-accuses-husband-of-domestic-violence/

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Drunken tourist passes out in front of Pattaya Police Station

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

A heavily intoxicated foreign man sparked alarm after collapsing unconscious outside Pattaya Police Station, leaving bystanders and officers scrambling to assist.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350805-drunken-tourist-passes-out-in-front-of-pattaya-police-station/

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Manhunt intensifies for escaped prisoner in Nonthaburi forest

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A search operation in a forest has yet to yield results in the hunt for an escaped prisoner. CCTV footage shows the 32 year old inmate, convicted of theft, riding a motorcycle from Nonthaburi to Bangkok yesterday, February 3.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350807-manhunt-intensifies-for-escaped-prisoner-in-nonthaburi-forest/

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Pattaya Mayor rushes to aid injured tourist after road crash

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet turned into a first responder after a tourist was injured in a motorcycle accident on South Pattaya Road yesterday, February 3.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350808-pattaya-mayor-rushes-to-aid-injured-tourist-after-road-crash/

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Foreign man attacks Phuket woman for honking while crossing road

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo by colspooners via Flickr

 

A Thai woman is seeking justice after a foreign man attacked her for honking her horn at him while he was crossing a road in Phuket.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350810-foreign-man-attacks-phuket-woman-for-honking-while-crossing-road/

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Blaze at Trang car repair shop causes 10 million baht damage

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A severe fire broke out at a major car repair shop in Mueang district, Trang province, affecting over 30 vehicles being serviced. At least seven cars were destroyed, with damages exceeding 10 million baht, as firefighters worked for 90 minutes to control the blaze.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350811-blaze-at-trang-car-repair-shop-causes-10-million-baht-damage/

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Thailand Seeks 80 Million Baht for New Railway Feasibility Study

 

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The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is pressing for an 80-million-baht budget to explore the feasibility of a new double-track railway, linking Hat Yai in Songkhla to Sungai Kolok in Narathiwat. This ambitious 34.59 billion baht initiative aligns with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's policy to boost railway efficiency, improve connections to neighbouring countries, and stimulate border trade, tourism, and economic upliftment in the south.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350812-thailand-seeks-80-million-baht-for-new-railway-feasibility-study/

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Pharmacist in Buriram narrowly escapes attack by six American Bullies

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Thairath

 

A pharmacist in Buriram narrowly avoided an attack from six American Bullies that invaded her pharmacy and injured her disabled dog. The owner of the dogs requested the shop be closed so the dogs could run freely. However, the dog’s owner claims the pharmacist’s dog instigated the incident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350813-pharmacist-in-buriram-narrowly-escapes-attack-by-six-american-bullies/

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Thai woman files theft report but police mistakenly list her as thief - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via YouTube/ โหนกระแส [Hone-Krasae] official

 

A Thai woman filed a police report after losing 400,000 baht in valuables to her former tomboy girlfriend but ended up being labelled a thief herself when police mistakenly switched her name with that of the suspect.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350816-thai-woman-files-theft-report-but-police-mistakenly-list-her-as-thief-video/

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Thailand Targets China's Aircraft Maintenance Market with New Hub

 

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Thailand is positioning itself to compete with China in the thriving aircraft maintenance sector. Chiang Rai Airport is set to become a key Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hub, driven by Airports of Thailand (AOT) and its ambitious plans to tap into the expanding Chinese market.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350817-thailand-targets-chinas-aircraft-maintenance-market-with-new-hub/

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Thai Police Seize 700,000 Meth Pills Amid Local Elections

 

Photo: The Thaiger

 

In a significant drug bust on February 1, Thai police seized 700,000 methamphetamine pills in Amnat Charoen province, arresting four individuals tied to drug trafficking. The operation coincided with local elections for the provincial administrative organisation chief, creating a distraction that smugglers hoped to exploit.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350818-thai-police-seize-700000-meth-pills-amid-local-elections/

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Mystery Surrounds Hunter's Death in Khao Yai National Park

 

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In a perplexing case, a 58-year-old hunter named Panya was discovered dead under mysterious circumstances in Khao Yai National Park. The incident occurred on February 3, raising many questions about the events leading to his death.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350819-mystery-surrounds-hunters-death-in-khao-yai-national-park/

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Dangerous Wildfires Batter Tak Province for Days, Air Quality Plummets

 

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Wildfires have ravaged Doi Nam Dip in Thailand's Tak province for over three days, worsening air pollution. The fires led to high PM2.5 levels, reaching 45.9 micrograms per cubic meter in Mae Pa, Mae Sot district, which is hazardous to health. Residents are advised to stay indoors to avoid respiratory issues and eye irritation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350820-dangerous-wildfires-batter-tak-province-for-days-air-quality-plummets/

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Man arrested for setting fire to sugarcane field in Buriram

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 53 year old man has been arrested for setting fire to a sugarcane field in the Mueang district of Buriram province, causing damage to over 30 rai with losses estimated in hundreds of thousands of baht. He claims alcohol and stress from a marital dispute impaired his judgment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350821-man-arrested-for-setting-fire-to-sugarcane-field-in-buriram/

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Family arrested after illegal land occupation in Sattahip

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Royal Thai Police (RTP) and naval forces in Sattahip apprehended a family for defying a court order by illegally occupying private land. The family resisted arrest, with one member attempting to flee on horseback, but eventually surrendered after negotiations yesterday, February 3 at 2.10pm.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350822-family-arrested-after-illegal-land-occupation-in-sattahip/

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Wild Elephants near Prachin Buri Cause Safety Concerns

 

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Two wild elephants in Prachin Buri province recently had a close call with vehicles on a public road. This incident has sparked concerns about the growing human-wildlife conflict in the area.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350823-wild-elephants-near-prachin-buri-cause-safety-concerns/

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Ex-boxer knocked out by law after drug-fuelled crime spree

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A former well-known boxer from Udon Thani was arrested for theft and drug use and causing a disturbance in a police holding cell. The incident occurred on January 29, when the ex-boxer stole 600 baht from a grocery store in Nong Phai, Mueang district, Udon Thani.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350824-ex-boxer-knocked-out-by-law-after-drug-fuelled-crime-spree/

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Bangkok man arrested for setting fire to relative’s pickup

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 52 year old man was arrested for allegedly setting fire to a relative’s pickup in Bangkok’s Nong Chok district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350825-bangkok-man-arrested-for-setting-fire-to-relative’s-pickup/

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Chinese Nationals Arrested in Bangkok Over Online Gambling

 

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Bangkok police have arrested three Chinese men for allegedly operating an illegal online gambling network with over 200,000 members and a daily turnover of more than 2 million baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350826-chinese-nationals-arrested-in-bangkok-over-online-gambling/