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British husband of the Thai ‘Lady of the Hills’ bailed - video

By Bob Scott

 

The British husband suspected of murdering his Thai wife over two decades ago has been released on bail.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350898-british-husband-of-the-thai-‘lady-of-the-hills’-bailed-video/

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Tunisian tourist tries to outrun Karon cops, chase ends in arrest

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Karon Police via The Phuket News

 

A reckless Tunisian tourist led Karon Police on a dramatic chase after blowing through a checkpoint along Karon Beach Road last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350907-tunisian-tourist-tries-to-outrun-karon-cops-chase-ends-in-arrest/

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Thai space device to join China’s Chang’e 7 lunar mission

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Saudi Gazette

 

A collaboration between the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and the China National Space Administration (CNSA) has been greenlit by the Cabinet, as announced by Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350901-thai-space-device-to-join-china’s-chang’e-7-lunar-mission/

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3 foreigners caught in Phuket for illegal motorcycle modifications

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

Officers from Karon Police Station stopped three foreigners at a checkpoint on a road in Phuket due to illegal modifications to their motorcycles.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350896-3-foreigners-caught-in-phuket-for-illegal-motorcycle-modifications/

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Construction Worker Injured in Pile Driver Incident at Phrae Railway Project
 

A construction worker sustained serious injuries after his leg was crushed by a pile driver at a railway construction site in Phrae province. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 on 5 February, at the Den Chai–Chiang Khong railway project in Kanchana subdistrict, Mueang Phrae district.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350938-construction-worker-injured-in-pile-driver-incident-at-phrae-railway-project/

 

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Child Survives After Being Run Over by Car in Phetchabun

 

 

A two-year-old boy had a miraculous escape after he tripped and fell while playing, only to be run over by a car. The incident on 4 February, which occurred in Sri Thep District, Phetchabun Province, was captured on CCTV and later shared on social media.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350939-child-survives-after-being-run-over-by-car-in-phetchabun/

 

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Cameroonian Man Arrested in Bangkok for Fake US Dollar Scam

 

 

A 53-year-old Cameroonian man has been arrested by immigration police for allegedly running a scam selling counterfeit US dollars online. The suspect, identified as Mr. Tenkeu, was caught in a sting operation in Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350940-cameroonian-man-arrested-in-bangkok-for-fake-us-dollar-scam/

 

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Myanmar Worker Injured After Falling from 8-Metre Scaffold at Pattaya Hotel Renovation Site

 

A 25-year-old Myanmar construction worker was injured on the morning of 5 February, after falling from a scaffold while working on a hotel renovation in Pattaya. The incident occurred at around 11:00 at a hotel located in Arunothai Soi 7, Pattaya, Chonburi.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350941-myanmar-worker-injured-after-falling-from-8-metre-scaffold-at-pattaya-hotel-renovation-site/

 

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Foreigner Sparks Outrage for Doing Thai-Only Job in Phuket

 

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A recent video showing a foreigner doing the work of a masseur at a spa in Phuket has ignited a storm of controversy across Thailand, highlighting a sensitive issue around employment laws reserved for Thai nationals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350943-foreigner-sparks-outrage-for-doing-thai-only-job-in-phuket/

 

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Nonthaburi: 42-Year-Old Security Guard Dies After Motorcycle Crash

 

 

A crash occurred on the morning of 5 August, when a 42-year-old security guard lost control of his motorcycle, hit the concrete barries and was fatally injured after being dragged along the road surface by his motorcycle, for more than 100 metres.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350942-nonthaburi-42-year-old-security-guard-dies-after-motorcycle-crash/

 

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Man Found Dead in Pond After Two Days Missing

 

 

A man from Nakhon Ratchasima was found dead in a pond after being missing for two days, triggering a search operation by rescue teams.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350944-man-found-dead-in-pond-after-two-days-missing/

 

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FBI-Wanted American Man Arrested in Nakhon Ratchasima for Overstaying Visa

 

Thai immigration authorities have arrested a 57-year-old American man, identified only as Mr. Negri, in Nakhon Ratchasima for overstaying his visa. Subsequent investigations revealed that he is wanted by the FBI and the state of Georgia for child exploitation and the distribution of child pornography.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350945-fbi-wanted-american-man-arrested-in-nakhon-ratchasima-for-overstaying-visa/

 

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DSI Raids Bang Khae Warehouse in Major Trademark Violation Crackdown
 

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has seized nearly 100,000 counterfeit goods, including clothing and other items, in a major raid on three warehouses in the Bang Khae district of Bangkok. The operation on 5 February, was carried out with court-approved search warrants, aims to dismantle a large-scale network involved in the illegal distribution of trademark-infringing products.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350946-dsi-raids-bang-khae-warehouse-in-major-trademark-violation-crackdown/

 

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Gang of Six Robbers Target Mini Big C and Steal Mobile Phones in Pattani

 

 

A gang of six armed robbers carried out two brazen robberies in a single night on the early hours of 5 February, targeting a Mini Big C convenience store in Panare district and later stealing mobile phones from a group of teenagers in Sai Buri district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350947-gang-of-six-robbers-target-mini-big-c-and-steal-mobile-phones-in-pattani/

 

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Fire at Hotel in Sukhumvit Soi 11, No Injuries Reported

 

 

A fire broke out at a hotel, located at 171 Sukhumvit Soi 11 in the Watthana District, Bangkok, on the afternoon of 5 February. The incident occurred at approximately 13:05  with fire crews from Phayathai Fire Station promptly responding to the scene.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350948-fire-at-hotel-in-sukhumvit-soi-11-no-injuries-reported/

 

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Elderly Man, 94, Falls from Sugar Palm Tree in Chonburi

 

 

A 94-year-old man suffered serious injuries after falling from a 15-metre-tall sugar palm tree while attempting to collect fruit. Rescue workers were called to the scene after locals spotted him lying motionless beneath the tree.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350949-elderly-man-94-falls-from-sugar-palm-tree-in-chonburi/

 

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Bangkok to Discuss Emergency Vehicle Regulation to Address Foundation Conflicts

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is set to convene a meeting to regulate emergency response vehicles to address issues arising from disputes between charitable foundations. The discussion will aim to foster better understanding and cooperation regarding operational areas among the eight foundations involved.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350950-bangkok-to-discuss-emergency-vehicle-regulation-to-address-foundation-conflicts/

 

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Son in Drug-Fuelled Frenzy Murders His Own Mother in Samut Prakan
 

A shocking crime unfolded in Phra Pradaeng district when a man, reportedly high on drugs, fatally stabbed his mother with a box cutter during a violent outburst. The suspect then attempted to attack neighbours before being subdued by police.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350952-son-in-drug-fuelled-frenzy-murders-his-own-mother-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Driver Aged 15 Crashes Pickup Truck into Three Shops in Chachoengsao

 

A 15-year-old boy lost control of his pickup truck, crashing through three roadside shops. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported, though the driver sustained minor injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350953-driver-aged-15-crashes-pickup-truck-into-three-shops-in-chachoengsao/

 

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UK Embassy, UN Women Team Up to Train Thai Tourist Police on Sexual Crime Response

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

The Thai Tourist Police, in collaboration with the British Embassy in Thailand and UN Women, are enhancing their capabilities in handling sexual assault cases.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350954-uk-embassy-un-women-team-up-to-train-thai-tourist-police-on-sexual-crime-response/

 

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Rayong Woman Seeks Police Station Refuge from Abusive Husband

 

Picture courtesy: Naewna

 

A distraught woman named Ms. Wipada has taken refuge outside the Phluak Daeng police station in Rayong province, fearing further violence from her husband.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350956-rayong-woman-seeks-police-station-refuge-from-abusive-husband/

 

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Foreign Motorcyclist Killed in Early Morning Crash in Pattaya

 

 

A foreign motorcyclist lost his life in the early hours of the morning of 6 February, after crashing into a tree on a central reservation of a road in Pattaya.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350959-foreign-motorcyclist-killed-in-early-morning-crash-in-pattaya/

 

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Thai airports increase passenger service charge by 25 baht
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Domestic Flights Thailand

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) board has agreed to a 25 baht rise in the passenger service charge (PSC) at seven airports across various provinces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350964-thai-airports-increase-passenger-service-charge-by-25-baht/

 

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UPDATE
Horrific Incident in Pattaya: American Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Crash

 

In a shocking incident on the morning of 6 February, an American motorcyclist lost his life in a high-speed crash on Thappraya Road in Pattaya. The crash, which occurred at 04:35, left onlookers in shick and horror at the scene.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350959-foreign-motorcyclist-killed-in-early-morning-crash-in-pattaya/#findComment-19567271

 

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American man and Thai wife lose 15.2 million baht in Hua Hin property fraud
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via YouTube/ Tero Digital

An American man and his Thai wife are pursuing justice after being duped by a real estate firm into buying two plots of land and a house in Hua Hin, located in the southern province of Prachuap Khiri Khan, amounting to 15.2 million baht. Despite their investment, they have been unable to gain ownership of the property.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350976-american-man-and-thai-wife-lose-152-million-baht-in-hua-hin-property-fraud/

 

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Public debate erupts after over foreign foot masseur in Phuket
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

Thai netizens demanded action from relevant government departments after a viral video showed a foreign man working as a foot masseur in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350943-foreigner-sparks-outrage-for-doing-thai-only-job-in-phuket/#findComment-19567394

 

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UPDATE
Six Teenagers Arrested After Armed Robbery and Phone Theft in Pattani

 

Six teenagers, including four 14-year-olds, have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a store in Panare district, Pattani, followed by a mobile phone theft from a group of youths on the roadside.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350947-gang-of-six-robbers-target-mini-big-c-and-steal-mobile-phones-in-pattani/#findComment-19567658

 

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Smoke signal: Suvarnabhumi sparks smoking rooms outrage

By Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Smoking row ignites as the Airports of Thailand (AoT) makes a shocking bid to reintroduce smoking rooms at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, pushing against the global trend towards smoke-free terminals. As the world gears up for 100% smoke-free airports, Thailand’s move has stirred up a storm of controversy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351005-smoke-signal-suvarnabhumi-sparks-smoking-rooms-outrage/

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Activists demand Parliament clean house on old prostitution law

By Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of DeviantArt

 

A groundswell for change surged through Parliament today, as Naiyana Suphaphueng of the Service Workers’ Friends Foundation, flanked by activists and supporters, submitted a bold draft bill to scrap the Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351006-activists-demand-parliament-clean-house-on-old-prostitution-law/

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PPRP opposes casino legalisation, fears national harm

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) announced its opposition to the government’s proposed bill on entertainment complexes, which aims to legalise casino gambling.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351007-pprp-opposes-casino-legalisation-fears-national-harm/