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Ex-Thai Actress Accuses British Husband of Fraud and Infidelity

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

In a dramatic turn of events, Ladda Khantiphok, once a familiar face on Thai television, has accused her British husband, Ian, of swindling her out of her life savings and committing infidelity. Distraught and seeking justice, Ladda is calling on news agencies to help spread her story and connect her with legal assistance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352288-ex-thai-actress-accuses-british-husband-of-fraud-and-infidelity/

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Controversy in Thai Senate: Prisoner Healthcare Debate Paused

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod English

 

A heated debate over equal healthcare rights for prisoners was abruptly halted in Thailand’s Senate yesterday. Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit withdrew her motion, which aimed to address disparities in medical treatment between prisoners and prominent figures, such as former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Thaksin's six-month stay in a VIP hospital ward, instead of prison, has sparked criticism over perceived justice system double standards.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352284-controversy-in-thai-senate-prisoner-healthcare-debate-paused/

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Russian Tourist's Pattaya Adventure Sours with Luggage Theft

 

Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

A Russian tourist's dream escape to Pattaya unravelled as a thief brazenly sliced open his suitcase, making off with over 100,000 baht in cash and valuables. Vladimir Tulayev, the victim of this daring heist, is left both frustrated and vulnerable after security cameras missed capturing the suspect.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352281-russian-tourists-pattaya-adventure-sours-with-luggage-theft/

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llegal Public Act in Bangkok Caught on Dashcam Goes Viral

 

Photo via Facebook/ พชรดนัย ฯ.

 

A Bolt motorcycle rider in Bangkok, Thailand recorded an explicit incident involving two men on a footpath in the city's Bang Khen district. The video was posted on February 18 to a Bolt Drivers Thailand Facebook group by the account พชรดนัย ฯ., and has drawn widespread criticism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352278-illegal-public-act-in-bangkok-caught-on-dashcam-goes-viral/

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IKEA Arrives in Chiang Mai: New Store Opening February 2025

 

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IKEA is making waves in northern Thailand with the announcement of its first store opening in Chiang Mai, slated for February 27, 2025.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352310-ikea-arrives-in-chiang-mai-new-store-opening-february-2025/

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Minibus Explodes in Chonburi: Driver Escapes as Flames Consume Vehicle

 

A dramatic explosion and fire consumed a minibus, leaving only charred remains and a stunned driver. The vehicle, recently repaired and meant for transporting factory workers, erupted in flames shortly after leaving the garage, fortunately with no passengers on board at the time.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352311-minibus-explodes-in-chonburi-driver-escapes-as-flames-consume-vehicle/

 

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Headteacher Shot by Husband in Attempted Murder-Suicide in Buriram
 

A 52-year-old headteacher was critically wounded after being shot in the head by her husband, who then turned the gun on himself, in an incident in Buriram Province.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352312-headteacher-shot-by-husband-in-attempted-murder-suicide-in-buriram/

 

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Japanese Tourist Pickpocketed on First Day in Pattaya, Frustrated by Police Response

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A 78-year-old Japanese tourist visiting Pattaya for the first time was left frustrated after falling victim to pickpocketing on his first day in the city. He reported the crime to local police but was told to find evidence himself before officers would take further action.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352313-japanese-tourist-pickpocketed-on-first-day-in-pattaya-frustrated-by-police-response/

 

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Myanmar Man Arrested for Murder of Woman Found in Woodland Next to Road

 

A 23-year-old Myanmar national has been arrested for the brutal murder of a 44-year-old woman, whose body was discovered abandoned in woodland near a roadside in Ban Phaeo District, Samut Sakhon.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352314-myanmar-man-arrested-for-murder-of-woman-found-in-woodland-next-to-road/

 

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Fire Breaks Out at Thai Massage Shop, Owner Rescued by Responders

 

A fire erupted at a two-storey traditional Thai massage shop in Sa Nam Chai Khet, Chachoengsao, trapping the owner inside, but thanks to the quick actions of responders she was rescued safely. 
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352315-fire-breaks-out-at-thai-massage-shop-owner-rescued-by-responders/

 

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Man Detained After Throwing  Firecracker at School, Claims Son Was Bullied

A 40-year-old man has been taken into custody by police after causing a disturbance outside a primary school in Phatthalung province. The incident occurred when the man allegedly fired a firecracker at the school, claiming it was a response to his son being bullied.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352316-man-detained-after-throwing- firecracker-at-school-claims-son-was-bullied/

 

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Teenage Boy Killed After Fleeing from Dog on Motorbike in Ayutthaya

 

A 14-year-old boy has died after being hit by a pickup truck while trying to escape a chasing dog on his motorcycle in Ayutthaya. A second truck following closely behind was unable to stop in time, running over the victim.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352317-teenage-boy-killed-after-fleeing-from-dog-on-motorbike-in-ayutthaya/

 

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Fire Destroys Floating Home of Family of Young Student in Lamphun

 

A young girl and her family have been left homeless after a catastrophic fire destroyed their floating house on 18 February. Fortunately, all family members escaped without injury.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352319-fire-destroys-floating-home-of-family-of-young-student-in-lamphun/

 

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Body Found Floating in Nakhon Si Thammarat Canal Identified as Missing Hospital Patient

A body found floating in a canal in central Nakhon Si Thammarat has been identified as a 72-year-old Thai man who had disappeared from Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352320-body-found-floating-in-nakhon-si-thammarat-canal-identified-as-missing-hospital-patient/

 

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Bangkok Joins Beijing in Landmark Air Pollution Solution Pact

 

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In a major environmental development, Bangkok and Beijing have joined hands to combat air pollution, cementing their partnership with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that promises a new era in air quality management for Thailand’s bustling capital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352308-bangkok-joins-beijing-in-landmark-air-pollution-solution-pact/

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British Tourist Arrested at Phuket Airport for Cocaine Possession

 

Picture courtesy: The Phuket Express

 

A British tourist's holiday in Phuket took an unexpected turn when he was arrested at Phuket International Airport for allegedly smuggling cocaine into the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352309-british-tourist-arrested-at-phuket-airport-for-cocaine-possession/

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Elderly Woman Killed by Falling Gate in Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima
 

 

An 80-year-old woman, a well known member of the Phimai Red Cross, lost her life after a metal gate collapsed on her at her home in Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352321-elderly-woman-killed-by-falling-gate-in-phimai-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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Police & FDA Raid Chinese Rental Properties, Seize Viagra & Unsafe Food Worth 100 Million

Police from the Sutthisan Police Station on 19 February, collaborated with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct a raid on three rental houses suspected of being used as storage for unregistered pharmaceuticals and unsafe food products, including a large quantity of Viagra and e-cigarettes. The estimated value of the seized items exceeds 100 million baht.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352322-police-fda-raid-chinese-rental-properties-seize-viagra-unsafe-food-worth-100-million/

 

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Ten-Year Manhunt: Suspect Arrested for Gruesome Stabbing of Dental Officer in Chai Nat

 

Law enforcement has finally apprehended 34-year-old Apichon after a decade-long manhunt for his alleged involvement in the brutal stabbing of a dental officer at a popular nightclub in Chai Nat. 
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352323-ten-year-manhunt-suspect-arrested-for-gruesome-stabbing-of-dental-officer-in-chai-nat/

 

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Stroke Victim Abandoned at Temple: Outrage and Calls for Accountability

 

In a shocking incident that has stirred public outrage, a 54-year-old man named Anan Boonma, an ex-painter who suffered a stroke, was abandoned at Wat Chalerm Phra Kiat Worawihan temple in the Bang Sri Muang district of Nonthaburi. He had been left there overnight on 17 February by officials from a local foundation, who failed to provide proper assistance for his medical condition.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352324-stroke-victim-abandoned-at-temple-outrage-and-calls-for-accountability/

 

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Thai Tourism Sector Shaken by US Tariffs and Market Uncertainty

 

FILE photo courtesy; TTG Asia

 

The Thai tourism industry is currently navigating choppy waters as it faces potential disruptions from US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs and shifting global markets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352325-thai-tourism-sector-shaken-by-us-tariffs-and-market-uncertainty/

 

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Man Shot Dead by Police After Attacking Village Head with Machete in Nakhon Si Thammarat

A 57-year-old man was shot dead by police in Thung Song district after attacking a village headman with a machete during a violent rampage on the 19 February.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352326-man-shot-dead-by-police-after-attacking-village-head-with-machete-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

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British and German Nationals Arrested in Thailand for Sexual Abuse of Children

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

In a concerted effort by Thai immigration authorities to tackle serious crimes involving foreigners, two individuals from abroad have been arrested, facing grave accusations of sexual offences against minors. These arrests form part of an intensified crackdown against criminal activities impacting Thailand's reputation as a safe travel destination.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352318-british-and-german-nationals-arrested-in-thailand-for-sexual-abuse-of-children/

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Sattahip Woman Holds Cow Hostage Over Banana Crisis

 

In what can only be described as a “moo-ving” situation, 59-year-old Aunt Nong of Sattahip found herself in a sticky situation when a rogue cow decided to turn her backyard banana patch into a personal grazing ground.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352327-sattahip-woman-holds-cow-hostage-over-banana-crisis/

 

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Police Raid Cannabis Operation in Don Mueang Market, Three Foreigners Arrested

 

In a planned operation, police raided a cannabis cultivation and processing site located in a well-known cosmetics market in Don Mueang, resulting in the arrest of three individuals overseeing the illegal operation, including two Vietnamese nationals and a Swedish national.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352328-police-raid-cannabis-operation-in-don-mueang-market-three-foreigners-arrested/

 

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Thai PM Champions Songkhla as New Global Cruise Hub

 

Picture courtesy: The Nation

 

In a bold move to transform Songkhla into a bustling hub for global cruise tourism, the Thai government has empowered the Transport Ministry to conduct an extensive study on the development of its ports.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352329-thai-pm-champions-songkhla-as-new-global-cruise-hub/

 

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Man Arrested in Pattaya Bar After Pulling Gun Over Jealousy Dispute

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A man from Kanchanaburi was arrested in the early hours of 20 February, after brandishing a firearm in a cocktail bar following a heated dispute with his ex-wife and a waiter.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352331-man-arrested-in-pattaya-bar-after-pulling-gun-over-jealousy-dispute/

 

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NBTC Board Greenlights Biometric SIM Registration in Fraud Crackdown

 

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In a decisive move aimed at tackling online fraud, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) in Thailand has approved a draft mandating biometric verification for SIM card registration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352335-nbtc-board-greenlights-biometric-sim-registration-in-fraud-crackdown/

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Thailand's PM Urges Interest Rate Cuts To Boost Economy

 

Picture courtesy: The Nation

 

At a pivotal mobile cabinet meeting in Songkhla, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra urged the Bank of Thailand to cut interest rates to alleviate financial stress on the populace. This motion aims to drive economic activity by encouraging lending and stimulating market liquidity.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352339-thailands-pm-urges-interest-rate-cuts-to-boost-economy/

 

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Pattaya Mobilises to Combat Seaweed Menace at Krating Rai Beach

 

Pictures courtesy: Pattaya News

 

Pattaya is taking decisive action against a pungent and pervasive problem—unprecedented levels of seaweed have invaded Krating Rai Beach, emitting a stench that poses a threat to the city's vibrant beach scene.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352343-pattaya-mobilises-to-combat-seaweed-menace-at-krating-rai-beach/