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Pai's Tourism Woes: Over 1,600 Foreigners Arrested in a Year

 

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In 2022, Pai district in Mae Hong Son saw the arrest of over 1,600 foreigners mostly for traffic and immigration violations. Among those detained, 13 were Israeli visitors for immigration infractions, according to local police reports.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352753-pais-tourism-woes-over-1600-foreigners-arrested-in-a-year/x

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Suspect Resists Arrest, Causes Police Vehicle to Crash into Pickup

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A police patrol vehicle crashed into a pickup truck near Chulaphon Police Station in Nakhon Si Thammarat after a suspect resisted arrest while being transported to the station. The incident resulted in four injuries, including police officers and local residents.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352778-suspect-resists-arrest-causes-police-vehicle-to-crash-into-pickup/

 

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Bank Staff Falls Down Lift Shaft in Pattaya

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A 40-year-old bank cash transport employee suffered severe injuries after falling down a lift shaft at a well-known bank in Pattaya on February 23. The incident occurred at approximately 07:40 prompting a swift response from the Pattaya Emergency Rescue Foundation.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352783-bank-staff-falls-down-lift-shaft-in-pattaya/

 

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Fire Destroys Three-Storey School Building in Ang Thong
 

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A fierce fire broke out at Ang Thong Patthamarot Witthayakhom School in Mueang Ang Thong district in the early hours of the morning of 24 February, causing extensive damage to a three-storey building. Firefighters battled the blaze for over an hour and half, before bringing it under control.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352785-fire-destroys-three-storey-school-building-in-ang-thong/

 

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Mystery Surrounds Death of 34-Year-Old Man in Fire Incident at Landfill Worker’s Quarters


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Authorities are investigating the suspicious death of a 34-year-old man whose charred body was found in a workers’ accommodation near a landfill in the Kaset Sombun District of Chaiyaphum province. The deceased has been identified as Suwit, a local employee responsible for overseeing the landfill operations.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352788-mystery-surrounds-death-of-34-year-old-man-in-fire-incident-at-landfill-worker’s-quarters/

 

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Man Dies as Car Crashes into Tree and Bursts into Flames in Suphan Buri


 

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A man lost his life when his car crashed into a tree and was engulfed in flames on the Malaiman Road in Suphan Buri province. Authorities suspect the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel before the collision.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352789-man-dies-as-car-crashes-into-tree-and-bursts-into-flames-in-suphan-buri/

 

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Worker Crushed to Death as Truck Rolls Forward in Samut Prakan

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A 26-year-old worker was killed on 24 February, when a six-wheel truck rolled forward and trapped him against a support post inside a company’s truck parking area in Bang Pu Mai subdistrict, Mueang district.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352792-worker-crushed-to-death-as-truck-rolls-forward-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Chinese Investment Group Caught Stockpiling Hazardous Chemicals in Ayutthaya Warehouse

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Authorities have uncovered a Chinese investment group illegally stockpiling a significant quantity of hazardous chemicals at a warehouse in Ayutthaya, sparking concerns over safety regulations and illegal storage practices.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352793-chinese-investment-group-caught-stockpiling-hazardous-chemicals-in-ayutthaya-warehouse/

 

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Eight Chinese Nationals Arrested at Phuket Construction Site for Working Illegally
 

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Authorities in Phuket have arrested eight Chinese nationals at a construction site in Thalang district after they were found working illegally as contractors. The raid, which took place following a tip-off from a concerned citizen, led to a chaotic scene as some workers attempted to flee.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352794-eight-chinese-nationals-arrested-at-phuket-construction-site-for-working-illegally/

 

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Thousands of Foreigners Trapped at Thai-Myanmar Border After Scam Busts

 

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Thousands of foreigners are stranded at the Thai-Myanmar border after a crackdown on scam centres operated by criminal gangs. This joint operation by authorities from China, Thailand, and Myanmar targeted illegal online operations, where victims were forced into online scams in unsanitary and often harrowing conditions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352776-thousands-of-foreigners trapped-at-thai-myanmar-border-after-scam-busts/

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Zombie Vapes Alert: Thai Teens Targeted with Sedative-Infused E-Cigs

 

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Authorities in Thailand have flagged a worrying trend in the capital's entertainment districts, where vapes containing sedative drugs are being sold to unsuspecting teenagers. Dubbed "zombie cigarettes," these products are reportedly circulating in the lively Thonglor nightlife area, posing significant health risks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352779-zombie-vapes-alert-thai-teens-targeted-with-sedative-infused-e-cigs/

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Thai Workforce Needs Foreign Skills: Academics Dismiss Job Fears

 

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Recent concerns over Chinese students in Thailand potentially outcompeting Thai graduates have been played down by leading academics. They argue that rather than edging out Thai job seekers, these students help plug the skills gap and enhance economic relations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352787-thai-workforce-needs-foreign-skills-academics-dismiss-job-fears/

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  Thailand Faces Backlash Over Rise of Illegal Hotel Operations

 

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Thailand's thriving tourism industry is facing a new challenge: the surge in illegal hotel operations. Particularly in hotspots like Phuket and Bangkok, the practice of renting out residential properties as short-term lodging is raising concern.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352795-thailand-faces-backlash-over-rise-of-illegal-hotel-operations/  

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Woman Found Strangled in Paddy Field: Taxi Driver a Key Suspect


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Police in Nakhon Pathom are investigating the murder of a woman found strangled in a paddy field in Soi Rai Khing 34, Sam Phran district. Authorities are focusing on a mystery taxi spotted near the crime scene.


Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352808-woman-found-strangled-in-paddy-field-taxi-driver-a-key-suspect/

 

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Lisa Praised by Thai Govt for Showcasing Thailand in 'The White Lotus'

 

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Thai pop sensation Lalisa "Lisa" Manobal has been warmly commended by the Thai government for spotlighting Thailand’s picturesque locales in her recent appearance on HBO's hit series, 'The White Lotus'. Filmed across vibrant Thai locations including Bangkok, picturesque Phuket, and the idyllic Koh Samui, the series has brought Thailand’s scenic beauty to the forefront of international travel discussions, attracting fresh waves of tourists and significant global attention.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352809-lisa-praised-by-thai-govt-for-showcasing-thailand-in-the-white-lotus/

 

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