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Turkish Traveller Overwhelmed by Thai Kindness After Struggling to Hitchhike to Chiang Mai

 

Pictures courtesy of Matichon.

A Turkish traveller has vowed to share the generosity of the Thai people with the world after spending six hours attempting to hitchhike to Chiang Mai, only to be met with an outpouring of support from locals.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352610-turkish-traveller-overwhelmed-by-thai-kindness-after-struggling-to-hitchhike-to-chiang-mai/

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Nigerian Man Arrested After Attempting to Flee Immigration Officers in Sattahip

A 52-year-old Nigerian man has been arrested in Sattahip for illegally entering Thailand, following a short chase in which he attempted to flee but fell between parked cars.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352641-nigerian-man-arrested-after-attempting-to-flee-immigration-officers-in-sattahip/

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Online Gambling on Football and Muay Thai Expected to Be Legalised

 

Online football and Muay Thai gambling are expected to be legalised, according to Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352596-online-gambling-on-football-and-muay-thai-expected-to-be-legalised/

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Foreign Couple’s Haircut Scam at Koh Phangan Salon

A couple believed to be Pakistani, avoided paying for a haircut at a Koh Phangan salon in what was uncovered as a scam, after CCTV footage exposed their deception.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352608-foreign-couple’s-haircut-scam-at-koh-phangan-salon/

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Renowned Folk Singer Dies in Car Crash in Pathum Thani

 

A well-known Thai folk singer lost his life in a car crash after his vehicle veered off the road and collided with a guardrail, ejecting him from the car.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352678-renowned-folk-singer-dies-in-car-crash-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Car Bomb Explodes at Narathiwat Airport, Injuring Three Security Officers

 

A car bomb exploded in the parking area of Narathiwat Airport on the morning of 23 February, injuring three security personnel. Authorities have confirmed that the explosive device was planted inside a vehicle belonging to an airport firefighter.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352681-car-bomb-explodes-at-narathiwat-airport-injuring-three-security-officers/

 

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Man Shot Dead While Fishing After Being Asked His Name

A man was shot and killed while fishing outside his home in Ang Thong province after being approached by assailants who asked for his name. The victim, identified as Mr. Polawat, 31, was hit by gunfire and fell into a canal, where he drowned. The attackers later returned to fire additional rounds at the victim’s home, before fleeing the scene.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352683-man-shot-dead-while-fishing-after-being-asked-his-name/

 

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Woman Helps Prevent British Man from Jumping at Suvarnabhumi Airport

 

A woman has been praised for her assistance in talking down a distressed British man who was attempting to jump from an elevated road at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Her intervention bought crucial time before police officers managed to pull him to safety.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352684-woman-helps-prevent-british-man-from-jumping-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

 

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Business Owner Arrested for Renting Out Credit Card Machines to Chinese Fraud Gang

 

Thai police have arrested a businesswoman for renting out electronic data capture (EDC) machines to a Chinese criminal gang that stole credit cards from a luxury spa in Thonglor and used them to withdraw nearly one million baht. She allegedly received a 15% commission from the transactions.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352685-business-owner-arrested-for-renting-out-credit-card-machines-to-chinese-fraud-gang/

 

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Highway Police Arrest Human Trafficking Gang, Discover Drugs and Explosive

 

 

Highway Police have arrested a human trafficking gang transporting illegal foreign workers and discovered drugs concealed in a stuffed toy, along with explosives.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352687-highway-police-arrest-human-trafficking-gang-discover-drugs-and-explosives/

 

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Israelis in Thailand Urged to Uphold Respectful Conduct

 

File photo courtesy: Thai PBS

 

In light of recent incidents, the Embassy of Israel in Thailand has taken steps to ensure that Israeli citizens visiting the country maintain respectful behaviour and uphold a favourable image. This comes after dissatisfaction was expressed over the actions of some Israelis in the tourist hotspot of Pai, located in Mae Hong Son province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352688-israelis-in-thailand-urged-to-uphold-respectful-conduct/

 

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Relative Arrested for Threatening to Kill Debtor’s Family in Loan Dispute

 

A man has been arrested in Krabi on 23 February, after allegedly threatening to kill a debtor’s family and abduct their daughter in an attempt to reclaim a loan. The suspect, identified as Mr Phairot, 35, was taken into custody at a petrol station in Khlong Phon, Khlong Thom District, Krabi Province, under a warrant issued by the Krabi Provincial Court.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352689-relative-arrested-for-threatening-to-kill-debtor’s-family-in-loan-dispute/