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

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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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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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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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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Thailand Resumes Search for New Central Bank Chief

 

File photo courtesy: Prachachat

 

In an effort to stabilise its central bank leadership, Thailand has resumed the long-delayed process of appointing a new chairman for the Bank of Thailand (BoT). This follows a botched attempt last year when the Ministry of Finance's nomination faced political opposition. Now, the focus turns to two fresh candidates, hoping to step into this critical financial role.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351054-thailand-resumes-search-for-new-central-bank-chief/

 

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Pickup Truck Smashes into Lamp Post and Bridge Railing, Driver Killed

 

 

A 42-year-old man lost his life after his pickup truck veered off the road, crashing into a streetlight and bridge railing in Phetchaburi early morning.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351053-pickup-truck-smashes-into-lamp-post-and-bridge-railing-driver-killed/

 

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Ammonia Leak at Ice Factory Causes Chaos in Khon Kaen

 

An ammonia gas leak at an ice factory in Mueang Khon Kaen district has caused widespread disruption, with local residents reporting severe irritation and a local resort guests hastily checking out due to the overwhelming odour.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351056-ammonia-leak-at-ice-factory-causes-chaos-in-khon-kaen/

 

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UPDATE
Daughter Confesses to Setting Fire to Father’s Hut in Kalasin Murder Case

 

 

A 26-year-old woman has confessed to killing her 73-year-old father by setting fire to his hut after a heated argument over money. The incident occurred on the night of 31 January in Khong Chai district, Kalasin province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351057-daughter-confesses-to-setting-fire-to-father’s-hut-in-kalasin-murder-case/

 

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Pattaya Beach Wins Three Awards for Beauty and Eco-Friendliness

 

Picture courtesy: Facebook สายตรงนายกเมืองพัทยา

 

Nestled just an hour from Bangkok, Pattaya Beach has recently earned three prestigious awards, spotlighting its outstanding beauty and commitment to sustainable tourism practices.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351058-pattaya-beach-wins-three-awards-for-beauty-and-eco-friendliness/

 

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Teacher Dies in Car Crash on Way to Collect Documents

 

A 52-year-old English language teacher lost her life after the car she was driving veered off the road and overturned, crashing into a roadside ditch. The incident occurred on the Chokchai–Det Udom Road, about 5 kilometres from the district of Prakhon Chai in Buriram Province, Thailand.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351059-teacher-dies-in-car-crash-on-way-to-collect-documents/

 

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Thai Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Signal Transmission to Myanmar

 

Thai authorities have launched Operation “Bridge Bomber” at the Three Pagodas Pass in Sangkhlaburi district, Kanchanaburi, arresting a suspect at their residence for illegally extending telecommunications signals into Myanmar.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351060-thai-authorities-crack-down-on-illegal-signal-transmission-to-myanmar/

 

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15 Undocumented Foreign Workers Arrested at Chinese Restaurant in Chiang Mai

 

Immigration authorities have arrested 15 foreign nationals working illegally at a Chinese restaurant in Chiang Mai’s Hang Dong district. The group included nine Myanmar nationals working as waiters and six Chinese nationals employed as managers and chefs.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351061-15-undocumented-foreign-workers-arrested-at-chinese-restaurant-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Family Injured as Motorcycle Sidecar Breaks and Detaches on Pattaya Road

 

A family of four narrowly escaped serious injury after their motorcycle sidecar broke and detached in the middle of Sukhumvit Road near Makro South Pattaya. The incident, which occurred at around 18:30, was believed to have been caused by the deteriorated condition of the sidecar attachment.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351062-family-injured-as-motorcycle-sidecar-breaks-and-detaches-on-pattaya-road/

 

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Air Chief Marshal Manat Chawana Prayoon Appointed New Director of CAAT

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Air Chief Marshal Manat Chawana Prayoon has officially been appointed as the new Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), with his term set to begin on February 17. This marks his appointment as the fourth director since the establishment of the CAAT in 2015.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351063-air-chief-marshal-manat-chawana-prayoon-appointed-new-director-of-caat/

 

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Explosion at Rueso Municipality Waste Disposal Area Damages Multiple Vehicles
 

Authorities are investigating a suspected bomb attack after an explosion occurred at on 6 February, at a waste disposal area behind the Rueso Subdistrict Municipality office, Narathiwat causing multiple vehicles to catch fire.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351064-explosion-at-rueso-municipality-waste-disposal-area-damages-multiple-vehicles/

 

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Man Killed in Motorbike Collision with Parked Truck
 

A 50-year-old man was killed instantly after his motorcycle crashed into the back of a parked truck, in Lampang province. The victim’s elderly mother, overwhelmed with grief, attempted to close her son’s eyes at the scene, stating he still had unfinished business.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351065-man-killed-in-motorbike-collision-with-parked-truck/

 

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Immigration Police Arrest Gang Leader for Gold Scam and Fake Currency Fraud
 

 

Thai immigration authorities announced on 5 February, that they have arrested a 30-year-old Liberian man, identified only as Mr. Bobby, who was wanted for his role in a scam involving fake gold sales and counterfeit U.S. dollars. 
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351067-immigration-police-arrest-gang-leader-for-gold-scam-and-fake-currency-fraud/

 

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DSI Raids Company Behind Multi-Billion Baht Illegal Pork Import Scheme

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has launched a major raid on a company suspected of illegally importing pork into Thailand, disguising the shipments as fish to evade customs duties. The scheme, which has allegedly been operating for several years, is believed to have a financial impact of over 20 billion baht.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351068-dsi-raids-company-behind-multi-billion-baht-illegal-pork-import-scheme/

 

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Buddhist Monk Dies After Car Plunges Into Pond
 

A Buddhist monk lost his life after the car he was driving veered off the road and became fully submerged in a pond in Kabin Buri district, Prachinburi. Authorities are now reviewing CCTV footage to determine the cause of the accident.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351070-buddhist-monk-dies-after-car-plunges-into-pond/

 

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UPDATE
“Phu Toei Tiger” Dies While Undergoing Treatment for Snare Trap Injuries

 

A female Indochinese tiger, known as the “Phu Toei Tiger,” has died while receiving treatment for injuries sustained from a snare trap in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Breeding Station, Uthai Thani province. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) confirmed the tragic news, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by illegal animal traps in Thailand’s forests.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351072-“phu-toei-tiger”-dies-while-undergoing-treatment-for-snare-trap-injuries/

 

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Fire Breaks Out at Plastic Pipe Factory in Samut Sakhon, Damages Workers’ Dormitories

 

 

A fire broke out at a plastic pipe manufacturing facility in the Kratai District of Samut Sakhon on the afternoon of February 6. The blaze, which began around 14:00 engulfed a large stack of plastic waste outside the factory and the workers’ dormitories.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351073-fire-breaks-out-at-plastic-pipe-factory-in-samut-sakhon-damages-workers’-dormitories/

 

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Duck Farm Owner Seriously Injured as Train Collides with Pickup Truck in Phatthalung
 

A 63-year-old duck farm owner was left in critical condition after his pickup truck was struck by a local train while crossing railway tracks in Phatthalung province.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351074-duck-farm-owner-seriously-injured-as-train-collides-with-pickup-truck-in-phatthalung/

 

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Raja Ferry Conducts EV Fire Drill Ahead of First Electric Vehicle Transport Service to Samui

 

Raja Ferry Port has conducted an emergency fire drill to prepare for potential battery fires in electric vehicles (EVs) while onboard its ferries. The company is set to launch its first official EV ferry service to Koh Samui on 11 February.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351075-raja-ferry-conducts-ev-fire-drill-ahead-of-first-electric-vehicle-transport-service-to-samui/

 

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Pattaya Responds to Criticism Over Viral Video of Indian Tourists Sleeping on Beach

 

Screenshot courtesy: Siam Rath

 

A recent video showing large groups of Indian tourists lounging on Pattaya Beach has sparked intense debate online. The clip, shared on Instagram with the caption "Indian Tourists in Pattaya," features around 100 visitors sprawled on mats, some of whom are seen drinking beer amid piles of litter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351078-pattaya-responds-to-criticism-over-viral-video-of-indian-tourist-sleeping-on-beach/

 

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Thai Grab rider shocked after being booked to transport corpse at 53 baht
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo by nullplus via Canva

A Thai Grab motorcycle rider took to social media to share his experience of being booked for 53 baht to transport a corpse to a temple in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351083-thai-grab-rider-shocked-after-being-booked-to-transport-corpse-at-53-baht/

 

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Icelandic man gets his face busted after falling into Pattaya drain

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod English

 

An Icelandic tourist suffered painful facial injuries after tumbling into an uncovered drainage hole on a hazardous Pattaya footpath—yet another grim reminder of the city’s crumbling infrastructure.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351118-icelandic-man-gets-his-face-busted-after-falling-into-pattaya-drain/

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Chinese man arrested for spray-painting pharmacy in Chiang Mai

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via MGR Online

 

Police yesterday arrested a Chinese man for spray-painting on the roller shutter doors of two pharmacies in the northern province of Chiang Mai.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351119-chinese-man-arrested-for-spray-painting-pharmacy-in-chiang-mai/

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Scouting trouble: Russian woman nabbed after uniform theft in Phuket

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ เกษม สำราญ

 

Police arrested a Russian woman in Phuket after breaking into a local’s house and stealing a scout uniform before leaving.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351120-scouting-trouble-russian-woman-nabbed-after-uniform-theft-in-phuket/

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4 Israeli men arrested and deported after chaos at Pai Hospital

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ หมอบ่น AggressiveDoctor

 

Immigration Bureau officers arrested and deported four Israeli men who caused chaos at Pai Hospital and within the community in the northern province of Mae Hong Son.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351023-4-israeli-men-fined-for-causing-chaos-at-hospital-in-mae-hong-son/page/6/#findComment-19570658

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Toddler mauled by vicious dog in Ranong, mother demands justice

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Eakkapop Thongtub via The Phuket News

 

A devastated mother is demanding justice after her three year old son was viciously attacked by a Bangkaew dog in the Kapoe district of Ranong, leaving him with a severe head injury.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351125-toddler-mauled-by-vicious-dog-in-ranong-mother-demands-justice/