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British tourist’s bribery tale dismissed as ‘untrue’ by Pattaya police chief

By Bob Scott

 

A British tourist’s claims of bribing his way out of a Pattaya jail have been denounced as “largely untrue” by a Pattaya police chief. However, in a bid for transparency, the Pattaya police chief promises a thorough review of the evidence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350801-british-tourist’s-bribery-tale-dismissed-as-‘untrue’-by-pattaya-police-chief/

 

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Drunk French tourist crashes into Patong cop, arrested on the spot

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Patong Police via The Phuket News

 

A drunk French tourist crashed his motorcycle into a traffic police officer in Patong early this morning, leaving both men injured and prompting an immediate arrest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350800-drunk-french-tourist-crashes-into-patong-cop-arrested-on-the-spot/

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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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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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Devastating Fire Destroys Home in Chachoengsao, Burning ฿200,000 in Cash
 

 

A woman was left in tears after a fire completely destroyed her home in Tha Takiap District, Chachoengsao, in the early hours of 4 February. Along with the house, a large sum of cash, totalling ฿200,000, was reduced to ashes.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350835-devastating-fire-destroys-home-in-chachoengsao-burning-฿200000-in-cash/

 

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Motorcyclist Swerves to Avoid Speed Bump, Pillion Passenger Crushed by Lorry
 

 

A road crash in Bang Pu Industrial Estate, Samut Prakan, claimed the life of a 42-year-old woman after a motorcyclist lost control and she fell off, under a six-wheel lorry.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350836-motorcyclist-swerves-to-avoid-speed-bump-pillion-passenger-crushed-by-lorry/

 

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Woman Discovers Hidden Spy Camera in Pool Villa Near Pattaya

 

 

A 25-year-old woman has reported a disturbing case of illegal surveillance after discovering a hidden camera disguised as a pen inside her rented pool villa in Bang Lamung, Chonburi. Concerned that footage may be leaked online, she has taken legal action against the accommodation.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350837-woman-discovers-hidden-spy-camera-in-pool-villa-near-pattaya/

 

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Man Drowns After Jumping from Ferry Off Koh Tao

 

 

A 52-year-old man struggling with alcohol addiction took his own life by jumping from a night ferry into the sea off Koh Tao. His body was recovered a day later near a seafood restaurant in Surat Thani.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350838-man-drowns-after-jumping-from-ferry-off-koh-tao/

 

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Coyote Dancer Caught Smuggling Ketamine Across Thai-Cambodian Border

Thai authorities at the Khlong Luek border checkpoint in Sa Kaeo province have arrested a 29-year-old coyote dancer attempting to smuggle ketamine from Poipet, Cambodia into Thailand. The suspect was also found to be under the influence of multiple drugs.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350840-coyote-dancer-caught-smuggling-ketamine-across-thai-cambodian-border/

 

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Car Bomb Explosion Outside Sri Sakhon Police Station in Narathiwat

A car bomb exploded outside the Sri Sakhon Police Station in Narathiwat province on the morning of 4 February, causing damage to the vehicle involved, a pickup, but fortunately resulting in no injuries. Authorities have launched an immediate investigation into the incident.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350841-car-bomb-explosion-outside-sri-sakhon-police-station-in-narathiwat/

 

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Car Fire Outside Yi-ngo District Office Caused by Electrical Fault, Not Bomb Attack
 

 

A vehicle fire broke out in the car park of Yi-ngo District Office in Narathiwat province on the morning of 4 February, prompting initial concerns of a potential security threat, as it occurred just after a car bomb at Sri Sakhon Police Station, Narathiwat. However, authorities have since confirmed that the fire was caused by an electrical fault rather than an explosive device.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350842-car-fire-outside-yi-ngo-district-office-caused-by-electrical-fault-not-bomb-attack/

 

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Thailand's New Digital Arrival Card Stirs Confusion Among Travellers
 

Image: TAT newsroom

 

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The impending introduction of Thailand's digital entry card requirement has left many potential visitors in a muddle, as questions about its implementation remain unanswered just weeks before its anticipated launch. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350843-thailands-new-digital-arrival-card-stirs-confusion-among-travellers/

 

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Minibus Driver Falls Asleep at the Wheel, Crashes into Barrier, Utility Pole & Dies

 

A minibus driver lost control and crashed into a barrier and utility pole after falling asleep at the wheel. The driver was initially found unconscious at the scene and later succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350844-minibus-driver-falls-asleep-at-the-wheel-crashes-into-barrier-utility-pole-dies/

 

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Man Electrocuted While Attempting to Steal Live Power Cables in Udon Thani

 

 

A man was found dead beneath a power pole in Ban Non Wattana, Kumphawapi district, Udon Thani, early morning on 4 February, after reportedly being electrocuted while attempting to steal live electrical cables.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350845-man-electrocuted-while-attempting-to-steal-live-power-cables-in-udon-thani/

 

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Fire Erupts at Scrap Yard After Gas Torch Ignites Fuel Tank
 

 

A fire broke out at a second-hand auto parts yard in Buriram when a mechanic attempting to dismantle an old car inadvertently set it alight. The fire quickly engulfed the vehicle, destroying it and spreading to nearby cars and parts.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350846-fire-erupts-at-scrap-yard-after-gas-torch-ignites-fuel-tank/

 

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Student Killed in Motorbike Crash After Dental Appointment
 

A 20-year-old technical college student lost his life in a crash after his motorcycle crashed into the front of a parked lorry in Khlong Khuean district, Chachoengsao.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350847-student-killed-in-motorbike-crash-after-dental-appointment/

 

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Mystery Fire Claims Life of Former Civil Defence Leader in Sakon Nakhon
 

A fire at a photocopying business in Sakon Nakhon resulted in the mysterious death of a former Civil Defence volunteer leader. The incident occurred early on the morning of 4 February, when a fire broke out at a three-storey commercial building on Sukkasem Road, Sakon Nakhon.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350848-mystery-fire-claims-life-of-former-civil-defence-leader-in-sakon-nakhon/

 

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Construction Worker Shocked After Metal Beam Touches Power Line in Krabi

A construction worker in Krabi narrowly escaped death after receiving a massive electric shock when a metal beam he was lifting accidentally made contact with a power line.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350849-construction-worker-shocked-after-metal-beam-touches-power-line-in-krabi/

 

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Village Headman Fatally Shot After Being Mistaken for a Wild Chicken in Chiang Mai

A case of mistaken identity led to the fatal shooting of a village headman in a remote area of Mae Chaem district, Chiang Mai, after a local farmer mistook him for a wild chicken. The suspect, who immediately turned himself in, insists the shooting was accidental.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350850-village-headman-fatally-shot-after-being-mistaken-for-a-wild-chicken-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Angry Ex-Husband Damages Car and Threatens Ex-Wife in Pattaya

 

Picture courtesy of Siam News.

 

A man has caused damage to his ex-wife’s car in an apparent act of revenge, using a stone to smash the vehicle windows, before leaving threatening messages on the body of the car. The incident occurred in Soi Phiromsuk, South Pattaya, on the afternoon of 4 February.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350851-angry-ex-husband-damages-car-and-threatens-ex-wife-in-pattaya/

 

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Thaksin Proves He Hasn’t Lost His Old Magic

 

File photo courtesy: Thai Rath

 

In the midst of spirited political exchanges and forecasts, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has voiced a firm endorsement of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s enduring influence within the political arena. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350852-thaksin-proves-he-hasn’t-lost-his-old-magic/

 

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Teenager Dies After Crashing Motorcycle into Excavator in Ratchada-Huai Khwang Tunnel
 

A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed in the early hours of 5 February after crashing into the back of an excavator in the Ratchada-Huai Khwang tunnel. The excavator driver was unaware of the collision until a taxi driver alerted him.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350853-teenager-dies-after-crashing-motorcycle-into-excavator-in-ratchada-huai-khwang-tunnel/