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Thai Woman Arrested for ATM Card Theft from British Expat in Pattaya

 

Picture courtesy: The Pattaya News

 

A 54-year-old Thai woman has been arrested in Pattaya for allegedly stealing an ATM card from a British expatriate and spending 40,000 baht. The arrest was made by Pattaya City police and Task Force 2 officers at a restaurant near Soi Jomtien 4.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352458-thai-woman-arrested-for-atm-card-theft-from-british-expat-in-pattaya/

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IMF Urges Thailand to Cut Interest Rates to Boost Economy

 

Picture courtesy: Bangkok Post
 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Thailand to further reduce its policy interest rate to bolster low inflation and alleviate debt pressures on borrowers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352469-imf-urges-thailand-to-cut-interest-rates-to-boost-economy/

 

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Thai Public Angered Over Social Security Office's Extravagant Spending Habits

 

SSO office in Bangkok | Photo via WorkpointTODAY

 

Thailand's Social Security Office (SSO) is under fire for excessive luxury spending, including first-class flights and costly web applications. Public outrage was sparked when Rukchanok Srinork, a Bangkok MP, revealed extravagant spending details. These included a 2.2 million baht trip for 10 officials and a 100 million baht hotline expense.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352487-thai-public-angered-over-social-security-offices-extravagant-spending-habits/

 

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Kratom Drinks and Vape Sold Illegally Near Thai School: Vendors Caught

 

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Police in Buriram, Thailand, arrested two vendors selling e-cigarettes and kratom drinks outside a school after a 12-year-old girl suffered severe lung damage from nearly two years of use. The girl, a student in the Satuek district, was hospitalized after experiencing vomiting and breathing difficulties. Doctors revealed her lungs were almost entirely damaged from prolonged vaping and kratom consumption since she was 11.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352488-kratom-drinks-and-vape-sold-illegally-near-thai-school-vendors-caught/

 

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Thai Woman's Fight Against Ex's Vengeful Online Attack

 

Photo via Facebook/ เจ๊ม้อย v+

 

A Thai woman is appealing for help after her ex-boyfriend posted explicit images of her online as revenge over a car payment dispute. She shared her story on February 20 with the Facebook page เจ๊มอย v+ (Jmoi v+), explaining how her ex, known as Boy, resorted to blackmail after their breakup.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352490-thai-womans-fight-against-exs-vengeful-online-attack/

 

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Family Pleads for Help in Finding Daughter Missing in Oman

 

Photo via Facebook/ Lampang Variety - ลำปางวาไรตี้ ข่าว,รีวิว

 

A Thai woman named Athitiya "Mind" Wilachan has been missing for three months, and her family is growing increasingly worried for her safety. Mind's parents fear for her life after friends revealed that her Bangladeshi boyfriend in Oman abused her.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352492-family-pleads-for-help-in-finding-daughter-missing-in-oman/

 

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Heroic Rescue in Chon Buri After Sleepy Driver's Crash

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In the early hours of February 21, an ordinary drive on Road 331 in Chon Buri took a dangerous turn when a drowsy driver, 42-year-old Semian Khanwong, crashed his truck into a parked timber trailer. The accident happened around 3:30 a.m. at Noen Hin Intersection, leaving him trapped in the wreckage.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352493-heroic-rescue-in-chon-buri-after-sleepy-drivers-crash/

 

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Man Takes Responsibility for Dogs in Thai Bike Crash - video

 

Photo via KhaoSod

 

In a twist on accountability, a resident of Khon Kaen has volunteered to serve jail time on behalf of his two dogs. The canines, Damdam and Dookdik, caused a stir when they unexpectedly chased a 14-year-old motorcyclist, leading to a car accident on February 16 in Mueang Nong Ko subdistrict.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352495-man-takes-responsibility-for-dogs-in-thai-bike-crash-video/

 

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Undercover Officers Uncover Khon Kaen Prostitution Scam

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a dramatic sting operation, Khon Kaen police dismantled an alleged prostitution ring operating out of a local hotel. Early this morning, officers arrested a 39-year-old woman identified only as Naree, accused of arranging illicit meetups through social media.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352497-undercover-officers-uncover-khon-kaen-prostitution-scam/

 

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Betrayal and Blackmail: Man Jailed for Shocking Three-Year Cyber Stalking Campaign

 

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In a jaw-dropping case of deception and cyber harassment, 30-year-old Kaweedech has been arrested after a three-year reign of terror against his former sister-in-law, Nam. His calculated scheme of secret filming, blackmail, and online torment has finally come to a crashing halt.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352498-arrest-made-in-chilling-secret-filming-case-against-sister-in-law/

 

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Delivery Rider Fatally Stabs Guard in Bangkok Over Food Order Dispute

 

Picture of the captured rider courtesy of Matchicon

 

In a shocking turn of events in Bangkok last night, a university security guard was tragically stabbed to death following an altercation over a cancelled food order. The incident unfolded in the Phatthanakan 37 area, when 49-year-old Piangjai Khiao Nil confronted a delivery rider, identified as 36-year-old Akkhawit Rattanachokchai.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352499-delivery-rider-fatally-stabs-guard-in-bangkok-over-food-order-dispute/

 

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Bouncing Truck Tyre from Nowhere Injures Two in Local Repair Shop

 

Photo via KhaoSod

 

In a bizarre incident last night, a large truck tyre unexpectedly rolled into a motorcycle repair shop in Samut Prakan, Thailand, injuring two individuals. The occurrence unfolded at approximately 9.30pm on February 20 at a shop located in Racha Thewa subdistrict, Bang Phli district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352500-bouncing-truck-tyre-from-nowhere-injures-two-in-local-repair-shop/

 

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Thai Woman Fined for Letting Tourist Drive Tuk Tuk in Phuket

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

A Thai tuk tuk owner has been fined after a foreign tourist was spotted driving the vehicle in Phuket, sparking a heated online debate. This incident unfolded yesterday, as a series of photos emerged on social media, allegedly showing the tourist driving the tuk tuk illegally on a Phuket road.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352501-thai-woman-fined-for-letting-tourist-drive-tuk-tuk-in-phuket/

 

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Phuket Adventure Ends Badly for Bag-Snatching Aussies

 

Photo via Facebook/ เหยี่ยวข่าว ภูเก็ต Newshawk Phuket

 

In a swift turn of events, Phuket police have arrested an Australian couple suspected of snatching bags from tourists in the popular Rawai area. The incidents took place last Wednesday, 19th February, prompting swift action by local law enforcement.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352502-phuket-adventure-ends-badly-for-bag-snatching-aussies/

 

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Teen Thieves Take a Spin on Stolen Motorcycles

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a shocking twist of youthful audacity, Chachoengsao province has been rattled by a string of motorcycle thefts committed by a trio of teenagers, aged between 13 and 15. Leading the pack was a 15-year-old already on bail for a previous theft charge, showing a staggering disregard for the law.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352504-teen-thieves-take-a-spin-on-stolen-motorcycles/

 

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Cobra Gold 2025: Strengthening Ties in Troubled Waters

 

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The upcoming Cobra Gold 2025, a pivotal joint military exercise spearheaded by the United States, is scheduled for 25 February to 7 March in Thailand. This significant event arrives as tensions simmer in the South China Sea, with ongoing maritime stand-offs primarily involving the Philippines and China.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352506-cobra-gold-2025-strengthening-ties-in-troubled-waters/

 

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Exciting Careers Await Thai Masseuses in French Spa Industry

 

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The Ministry of Labour has partnered with the Association Française Nuad Thai & Spa (AFNTS) to promote the growing popularity of traditional Thai massage in France, opening up opportunities for skilled Thai masseuses. This collaboration aims to fill a hundred vacancies for massage therapists and trainers in France to cater to the increasing demand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352509-exciting-careers-await-thai-masseuses-in-french-spa-industry/

 

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SHOCKING: Thai Temple Abbot in Child Exploitation Scandal!

 

Photo via Suphan Buri Police Station

 

In a disturbing development today, police arrested Prasert Klinbancheun, the abbot of Nong Chaeng temple in Suphan Buri, following charges of possessing and distributing exploitative images of minors. This arrest follows a sweep directed by Police Colonel Peera Assawapiboonphol, responding to intelligence from Thailand’s Internet Crimes Against Children task force.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352510-temple-abbot-arrested-in-suphan-buri-for-child-exploitation-crimes/

 

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Busted! Housemaid Caught Red-Handed in Shocking Thai Theft Scandal

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a stunning betrayal inside a quiet Thai household, 46-year-old housemaid Naphonthip "Kan" from Phitsanulok has been exposed as a cunning thief, thanks to hidden CCTV cameras. Her shocking downfall comes after months of disappearing valuables left her unsuspecting employer, Nuankamon, desperate for answers.

 

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352511-cctv-unveils-housemaid’s-hidden-life-of-crime-in-thai-home/

 

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Phuket Tourist's Jump from Tuk Tuk: Accident or Dare? - video

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Hotnews

 

In a puzzling incident yesterday, a foreign tourist leapt from a moving tuk tuk on a bustling road in Phuket's Patong area. Dashcam footage shared by Phuket Hotnews captured the dramatic moment, leaving onlookers and authorities alike questioning the reason behind this audacious act.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352512-phuket-tourists-jump-from-tuk-tuk-accident-or-dare-video/

 

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Police Strike: Bangkok's Infamous Gambling Den Raided Yet Again

 

Photo via KhaoSod

 

In Bangkok's Don Mueang district, a notorious gambling den was raided yesterday at 3pm, marking the third police operation at this property since 2024. The operation was led by Police Major Generals Jesada Suaysom and Chotiwat Lueangwilai, targeting a fortified establishment in Soi Songprapha 1.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352513-police-strike-bangkoks-infamous-gambling-den-raided-yet-again/

 

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Cybercrime Cops Raid Journalist's Home: Intimidation Alleged

 

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In a move drawing widespread criticism, Thai cybercrime police raided the home of Yaiyika Athikuptanawat, an online journalist for ‘The Critic’ programme, at 7am yesterday. The operation, prompted by a complaint from lawyers representing former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, has raised concerns about press freedom in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352514-cybercrime-cops-raid-journalists-home-intimidation-alleged/

 

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