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Thai court rules traffic fines unlawful since 2020

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Thailand’s top court has dropped a legal bombshell, ruling that traffic fines issued by the Royal Thai Police (RTP) since July 2020 were unlawful—potentially affecting millions of motorists.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351009-thai-court-rules-traffic-fines-unlawful-since-2020/

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Motorcycle dispute turns violent in Nong Prue, Chon Buri

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A confrontation over a borrowed motorcycle led to a violent altercation at a rented room in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. Following a dispute about the motorcycle, which had been altered, the borrower was attacked with a knife.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351011-motorcycle-dispute-turns-violent-in-nong-prue-chon-buri/

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PM Paetongtarn strengthens ties with Xi in landmark China visit

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra kicked off a landmark visit to China, meeting President Xi Jinping in Beijing today, February 6, in a high-level diplomatic exchange at the Great Hall of the People.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351013-pm-paetongtarn-strengthens-ties-with-xi-in-landmark-china-visit/

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Pattaya shooting leads to surrender of two suspects

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

A violent incident in Pattaya involving a shooting has led to the surrender of two people, including the father of a 14 year old girl involved in a dispute with another teenager.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351015-pattaya-shooting-leads-to-surrender-of-two-suspects/

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Middle-aged man crashes sedan into parked truck in Chon Buri

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

An incident involving a middle-aged man was reported today, February 6, when he allegedly drove a sedan into the back of a parked pickup truck in Chon Buri.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351021-middle-aged-man-crashes-sedan-into-parked-truck-in-chon-buri/

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Thai man assaulted by seller for trying on shoes without buying - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via TikTok/ @mamaploysaii

 

A Thai woman took to social media to seek justice for her family after a shoe seller at a shopping mall in the Si Racha district of Chon Buri physically assaulted her husband when their son tried on a pair of shoes but did not buy them.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351022-thai-man-assaulted-by-seller-for-trying-on-shoes-without-buying-video/

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4 Israeli men fined for causing chaos at hospital in Mae Hong Son

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 7

 

Police fined four Israeli men 3,000 baht each for causing chaos at Pai Hospital in the northern province of Mae Hong Son on February 2 by entering an emergency room without permission.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351023-4-israeli-men-fined-for-causing-chaos-at-hospital-in-mae-hong-son/

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Foreign man stabs Thai app-based motorcycle rider in car park

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ วัยรุ่น รุงรัง

 

A foreign man refused to pay a transport fare and stabbed a Thai app-based motorcycle rider in the car park of a shopping mall in Bangkok’s Pathum Wan district on January 24.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351024-foreign-man-stabs-thai-app-based-motorcycle-rider-in-car-park/

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Illegal gambling ring in Bangkok busted, Taiwanese nabbed

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

Thai cybercrime police conducted a major raid on an illegal online gambling network in Bangkok, apprehending a Taiwanese leader and detaining more than 20 administrators.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351025-illegal-gambling-ring-in-bangkok-busted-taiwanese-nabbed/

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Man arrested for extorting Bangkok residents at bus stop

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 27 year old man was apprehended for extorting money from residents, including elderly people, at a bus stop in Bangkok. A group of bystanders detained him and handed him over to the police at Rat Burana Police Station for further legal action.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351026-man-arrested-for-extorting-bangkok-residents-at-bus-stop/

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Thai police rescue student from 1.5 million baht scam

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon

 

Thai police were commended for rescuing a university student from a call centre scam that held her for a 1.5 million baht ransom. The incident occurred yesterday, February 5, when the call centre gang lured the student from a renowned university in Rangsit, convincing her to transfer nearly 1.5 million baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351027-thai-police-rescue-student-from-15-million-baht-scam/

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Reading for Early Parole: New Plan for Prisoners' Release

 

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The Department of Corrections (DoC) might soon implement a reading program as a new criterion for early parole. Justice Minister Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong announced that inmates could earn early release by reading books while serving their sentences.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351030-reading-for-early-parole-new-plan-for-prisoners-release/

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Thailand Prepares for Surge in Refugee Healthcare Needs

 

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The Tak Provincial Public Health Office in Thailand is gearing up to accommodate a large influx of patients from refugee camps along the Thai-Myanmar border, with around 40,000 to 50,000 people expected. This preparation comes after U.S. President Donald Trump's recent decision to cut funding for the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351031-thailand-prepares-for-surge-in-refugee-healthcare-needs/

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Udon Thani Woman Accuses Soldier Boyfriend of Assault

 

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A young woman in Udon Thani, Thailand, has accused her soldier boyfriend of assault and sharing explicit videos without her consent. Kade, 22, claims the incident occurred on February 3 when her boyfriend, Man, forcibly took her phone and shared private videos on Facebook.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351032-udon-thani-woman-accuses-soldier-boyfriend-of-assault/

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Escapee Caught Lounging on Chon Buri Beach Post-Prison Run

 

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On February 5th, police captured an escaped prisoner, 32-year-old Wasan Obnual, as he relaxed on Bang Saen Beach in Chon Buri. Wasan had fled Nonthaburi Provincial Prison three days earlier during his work at the Corrections Museum.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351034-escapee-caught-lounging-on-chon-buri-beach-post-prison-run/

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Vietnamese Workers Arrested in Pattaya Salon Raid

 

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In a recent raid on a beauty salon in Pattaya, Thai Tourist Police arrested several Vietnamese nationals for illegally working in a profession reserved for Thai citizens. The operation, led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Piyapong Raksa, took place on Tuesday, February 4, following local tips about foreign workers at a salon on the railway road near Soi Nern Plub Wan.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351036-vietnamese-workers-arrested-in-pattaya-salon-raid/

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Thai Telecom Official Sentenced Over TrueID Media Controversy

 

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A top official from Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), Professor Pirongrong Ramasoota, has been sentenced to two years in prison. She was found guilty today by the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases for misusing her office in a case involving TrueID, a popular over-the-top (OTT) media platform.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351037-thai-telecom-official-sentenced-over-trueid-media-controversy/

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Phuket: Top Winter Sun Escape Fuels Tourism Boom

 

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Phuket has emerged as the third-best winter sun destination globally, says a Bounce study ranking it behind only Darwin and Sydney in Australia. The analysis took into account temperature, rainfall, sea conditions, and sunshine hours, making Phuket ideal for those ditching the winter blues.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351038-phuket-top-winter-sun-escape-fuels-tourism-boom/

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Taiwanese Lottery Winner Thanks Temple with 100 Pig Heads

 

Photo: The Thaiger

 

A Taiwanese man won big in the lottery and returned to Wat Ko Suwannaram in Bangkok's Sai Mai district to show his gratitude on February 5. Yu, a 32-year-old amulet shop owner from Taiwan, gifted the temple with 100 pig heads, 3,000 candles, and various food items. His offerings were made to the Great Brahma Emperor, a large statue believed to have brought him good fortune.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351039-taiwanese-lottery-winner-thanks-temple-with-100-pig-heads/

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Thai woman admits to faking pregnancy and child loss

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via KomChadLuek

 

A Thai woman today confessed to faking her pregnancy, child loss, and accusation against a hospital in Pathum Thani province but refused to reveal her motive.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351040-thai-woman-admits-to-faking-pregnancy-and-child-loss/

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Snake scare: 3-metre snake found in Samut Songkhram toilet

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A large, 3-metre-long snake was discovered in a toilet at a residence in Samut Songkhram, prompting emergency services to intervene.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351041-snake-scare-3-metre-snake-found-in-samut-songkhram-toilet/

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Ex-Thai artist finds fame washing himself in the middle of the road - video

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A viral video showing a Thai man washing himself in the middle of a road in the Phra Khanong area of Bangkok has captivated onlookers, dubbing him as the “Phra Khanong sensation.”

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351042-ex-thai-artist-finds-fame-washing-himself-in-the-middle-of-the-road-video/

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Mummified infant bodies found in chilling Chiang Mai delivery

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

A routine package check at a Sa Kaeo logistics shop turned into a horrifying discovery when staff found two dried infant bodies inside a parcel bound for Chiang Mai. Police are now investigating a self-proclaimed medium, who allegedly bought the bodies for 10,000 baht and planned to resell them to Chinese tourists.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351043-mummified-infant-bodies-found-in-chilling-chiang-mai-delivery/