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Thai Government Considers Border Ban to Combat Call-Scam Gangs

 

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The Thai government is contemplating stricter measures against Myanmar-based call-scam gangs, including potentially banning suspected accomplices from border areas and halting exports of solar panels to Myanmar, according to senior officials. This step follows ongoing discussions to intensify efforts in tackling the issue.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351573-thai-government-considers-border-ban-to-combat-call-scam-gangs/

 

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Phuket Probes Student Injury Claims at Patong Kindergarten

 

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Officials in Phuket have launched an investigation into reported injuries sustained by students at Patong Kindergarten, following concerns raised on social media. The spotlight turned on the school after images surfaced of a young boy bearing bruises on his face and a significant wrist injury. His parents initially received an account suggesting the injuries resulted from a scuffle with another child at the institution, a claim they have since disputed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351575-phuket-probes-student-injury-claims-at-patong-kindergarten/

 

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Buriram Assault: 13-Year-Old Attacked by Schoolmates for an Hour

 

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In Buriram's Lahan Sai district, a 13-year-old student has accused her schoolmates of a prolonged assault. The Grade 7 student, accompanied by her parents, filed a police report after being attacked by at least 10 classmates on February 10.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351576-buriram-assault-13-year-old-attacked-by-schoolmates-for-an-hour/

 

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Over 50 Myanmar Nationals Found Abandoned in Thai Forest

 

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In a startling discovery, more than 50 individuals, identified as Myanmar and Rohingya nationals, were found hiding in a forest near a village in Khao Kho district, Thailand. This group had been abandoned by human traffickers after being smuggled into the country, left to fend for themselves without support.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351577-over-50-myanmar-nationals-found-abandoned-in-thai-forest/

 

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Pregnant Woman Mourns Husband Killed in Thai Police Shooting

 

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A tragic incident in Bangkok yesterday has left a nine-month pregnant woman mourning the loss of her husband, Suphat, who was shot dead by police during a confrontation over motorcycle theft. The family has claimed that the police response was excessive.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351578-pregnant-woman-mourns-husband-killed-in-thai-police-shooting/

 

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Thailand Braces for Influx Post-Myanmar Gang Release Crackdown

 

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Thailand is on high alert as the government prepares for a potential wave of foreigners freed from scam gangs in Myanmar. This comes after Thailand cut off electricity to pressure the gangs into releasing captives, as revealed by Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351580-thailand-braces-for-influx-post-myanmar-gang-release-crackdown/

 

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Tragedy in Bo Rai: Rubber Worker Kills Toddler Amid Drug Delusion

 

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In a chilling incident that has rocked the Bo Rai district of Trat province, a 25-year-old rubber-tapping labourer known as Ton has been apprehended for the brutal murder of a one-year-old boy. The horrifying event took place in the early hours of February 11, when Ton, reportedly high on methamphetamine, fatally stabbed the child multiple times with a steel scraper at a rubber plantation lodging in Bo Phloi subdistrict.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351581-tragedy-in-bo-rai-rubber-worker-kills-toddler-amid-drug-delusion/

 

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Teens' Daring Escape From Custody: Search Underway

 

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In a bold escape, two teenagers fled a custody vehicle in Nakhon Ratchasima province yesterday. The pair, aged 13 and 14, were being transported to a juvenile detention center for separate charges of robbery and methamphetamine possession.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351583-teens-daring-escape-from-custody-search-underway/

 

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Thailand Eyes $9 Billion Jackpot with Casino Ambitions

 

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Thailand is on track to become a global gaming hotspot with ambitious plans to establish a lucrative casino industry. The country aims to tap into billions of dollars in revenue while boosting its thriving tourism sector. However, experts caution that success hinges on effective regulation, something that has previously been a challenge, as seen with the mishandled cannabis legalization in 2022.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351587-thailand-eyes-9-billion-jackpot-with-casino-ambitions/