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Thaksin Heads to Narathiwat for Key Security Talks

 

File photo courtesy: Thai PBS

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand's former Prime Minister, is poised to make a significant visit to Narathiwat on Sunday, February 23. Serving as an informal adviser to the ASEAN chair, Thaksin’s trip focuses on security deliberations amid ongoing unrest in Thailand's southern provinces, a sensitive issue impacting the region's stability.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352348-thaksin-heads-to-narathiwat-for-key-security-talks/

 

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British Tourist's Cocaine Bust Turns Phuket Arrival Sour

 

Picture courtesy of The Private World

 

A British tourist's vacation plans took a dramatic turn as Phuket International Airport became the unlikely setting of his legal troubles. The 42-year-old man faced arrest on February 18 after airport authorities discovered 4.11 grammes of cocaine concealed in his baggage upon arrival.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352309-british-tourist-arrested-at-phuket-airport-for-cocaine-possession/#findComment-19601972

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Ethiopian Men Share Shocking Abuse Stories from Myanmar Scam Compounds

 

Picture courtesy: Bangkok Post

 

An alarming tale of human trafficking and exploitation has emerged as four Ethiopian men, among 260 people released from Myanmar, recounted harrowing abuse within notorious scam compounds. These victims, primarily trafficked under false pretences, have found temporary refuge in a Thai military camp in Fort Wachiraprakan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352352-ethiopian-men-share-shocking-abuse-stories-from-myanmar-scam-compounds/

 

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Udon Thani Tragedy: Man Kills Ex-Wife Over Drug and Gambling Issues

 

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In Udon Thani province, Thailand, a man tragically attacked and killed his ex-wife yesterday, February 19, over disputes linked to drug addiction and gambling issues. The incident took place at their home in the Mueang district around 12:30 p.m.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352376-udon-thani-tragedy-man-kills-ex-wife-over-drug-and-gambling-issues/

 

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Monk Leaves Temple Amid Photo Scandal

 

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A respected abbot and subdistrict head monk from Mueang district, Phayao province, Thailand, has left the monkhood after photos of him dining with his male partner surfaced. The incident, which occurred in Phetchabun province, has garnered significant public attention.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352379-monk-leaves-temple-amid-photo-scandal/

 

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Bangkok Plans Major Terminal Move for Seamless Travel

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Bangkok may soon see a major transportation shift. The Transport Ministry is exploring the possibility of relocating the city's inter-provincial bus terminals to the Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal to improve connectivity with the mass transit system.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352380-bangkok-plans-major-terminal-move-for-seamless-travel/

 

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Deadly Attack in Yarang District: Officers Shot and Killed

 

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Gunfire erupted when a group of attackers ambushed police officers in Pattani’s Yarang district late last night, killing two officers on the spot. This tragic incident occurred on February 19, around 11:25 PM, raising alarm throughout the community and sparking an urgent manhunt for those responsible.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352381-deadly-attack-in-yarang-district-officers-shot-and-killed/

 

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High-Speed Chase in Thailand Nabs 32 Illegal Myanmar Workers

 

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In a dramatic high-speed chase near Kanchanaburi, Thai police apprehended 32 Myanmar nationals believed to be smuggled across the border illegally. The rogue driver of the pickup truck managed to escape, abandoning the grey Isuzu D-Max with the registration plate บบ 6998 at their tail.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352383-high-speed-chase-in-thailand-nabs-32-illegal-myanmar-workers/

 

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Pattaya Beach Altercation: Rising Tensions Among Tourists

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Last night, February 19th, a street fight erupted near Pattaya Beach, leaving four people injured. The fight involved two Thai women and two Indian men, with a Thai man who attempted to intervene also getting hurt.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352386-pattaya-beach-altercation-rising-tensions-among-tourists/

 

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Nightclub Panic: Jealous Ex Draws Gun on Innocent Waiter

 

Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

A night of dancing and cocktails turned chaotic when a jealous ex-boyfriend mistook a waiter for his ex-wife’s new lover and brandished a gun inside a Pattaya nightclub. The incident, which occurred at 2:06 a.m. today, February 20, at a popular cocktail lounge in LK Metro, led to screams and panic among patrons, ending with the man’s arrest.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352387-nightclub-panic-jealous-ex-draws-gun-on-innocent-waiter/

 

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Nakhon Phanom on High Alert After Alleged Abduction Attempt

 

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In Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, a suspected child abduction ring has alarmed local communities after three men in a pickup truck allegedly tried to lure students with candy. This prompted local schools to issue warnings to parents and teachers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352388-nakhon-phanom-on-high-alert-after-alleged-abduction-attempt/

 

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12-Year-Old in Critical Condition After Vaping for Two Years

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

In Buriram, Thailand, a 12-year-old girl is critically ill after vaping for two years, which has led to almost complete lung damage. The distressing news came to light when her school informed her family, highlighting the growing youth vaping crisis in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352389-12-year-old-in-critical-condition-after-vaping-for-two-years/

 

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Cheated in Love: Thai Woman Exposes Corrupt Cop Husband

 

The police officer and his mistress | Photo via Channel 3

 

In a dramatic turn of events, a Thai woman named Ae has publicly exposed the corrupt activities of her police officer husband after being barred from seeing their children. Ae, 39, took this bold step after her husband not only cheated on her but allowed his mistress to assault her on December 30 last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352390-cheated-in-love-thai-woman-exposes-corrupt-cop-husband/

 

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Thai Woman Duped into Paying Thousands in Lover's Torture Hoax

 

Nathathai has only three baht left after the scam. | Photo via Amarin TV

 

A troubling tale unfolded as 61-year-old Thai woman Nathathai believed her 58-year-old Filipino boyfriend, Mark, was being tortured by Thai police. She took her concerns to the non-profit Saimai Survive. At first blush, it seemed Mark was caught in a web of police abuse, supposedly coerced to labour in an orchard and threatened with a taser.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352391-thai-woman-duped-into-paying-thousands-in-lovers-torture-hoax/

 

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Thailand's Tourism Boom: 5.5 Million Visitors and $8B Revenue

 

Picture courtesy of Erik Karits, Unsplash

 

Thailand is enjoying a tourism resurgence with over 5.5 million international visitors arriving between January 1 and February 16, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports led by Sorawong Thienthong. This boom has generated more than 270 billion baht (about $8 billion), boosting the nation's economic recovery.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352392-thailands-tourism-boom-55-million-visitors-and-8b-revenue/

 

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Thai Airways Eyes Global Top 10 Ranking with New Strategies

 

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Thai Airways is aiming high, planning to secure a spot among the world's top 10 airlines and increase its passenger count to 15 million in 2024.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352393-thai-airways-eyes-global-top-10-ranking-with-new-strategies/

 

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Scam Leads Strangers to Thai Woman's Home for Fake Sex Services - video

 

Photo via KhaoSod

 

A 53-year-old Thai woman named Thanida faced months of harassment after a scammer used her address in a sex service fraud. When strangers arrived at her home expecting to meet arrangements set online, Thanida discovered that a 29-year-old scammer had been tricking men into paying for non-existent services and directing them to her house.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352394-scam-leads-strangers-to-thai-womans-home-for-fake-sex-services-video/

 

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HBO's 'The White Lotus' Puts Thailand on the Travel Map

 

Photo courtesy of Variety

 

Following the highly anticipated premiere of HBO's hit show The White Lotus, the picturesque Thai island of Koh Samui has become the talk of the globe. Since the premiere, travel platform Agoda has observed a significant 12% uptick in accommodation searches for Koh Samui, with U.S. interest soaring by 65% compared to last month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352395-hbos-the-white-lotus-puts-thailand-on-the-travel-map/

 

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Global Manhunt Ends: Interpol Nabs Suspected Moroccan Murderer in Turkey

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Interpol has captured Bilal Chenfinu, a 30-year-old Moroccan, in Turkey. He is accused of murdering his Thai partner, Thitikarn, a beauty surgeon, in Chiang Mai last December. The murder sparked an international manhunt when Chenfinu fled Thailand immediately after the crime.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352403-global-manhunt-ends-interpol-nabs-suspected-moroccan-murderer-in-turkey/

 

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