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Thailand's Upcoming Entertainment Law Set to Change Nightlife

 

Picture courtesy: Macao News

 

A forthcoming piece of legislation, the Entertainment Complex Business Act, is poised to reshape Thailand's vibrant nightlife scene, as it heads to the Cabinet for review on March 11. Aimed at introducing more stringent regulations, this law will impact the country's bustling world of nightclubs, bars, and other entertainment venues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353138-thailands-upcoming-entertainment-law-set-to-change-nightlife/

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British Family Seeks Aid to Bring Injured Traveller Home from Thailand

 

Picture courtesy: SWNS
 

A British family is urgently seeking financial support to bring their loved one back home after a tragic motorcycle accident in Thailand. In a desperate bid, they aim to raise £100,000 to cover the costs of repatriation and medical expenses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353146-british-family-seeks-aid-to-bring-injured-traveller-home-from-thailand/

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Thai TikToker Condemns Reckless Foreign Drivers in Phuket

 

Photo via TikTok/ @ram_cream

 

A Thai man sparked a heated debate on TikTok after sharing footage of an incident involving foreign motorists in Phuket. In the video captured on 27th February, the Thai motorist spotlighted a collision between a foreign motorcyclist and a hatchback, both driven by foreigners. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353161-thai-tiktoker-condemns-reckless-foreign-drivers-in-phuket/

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Phuket Petrol Station Faces Criticism for Rejecting Coin Payment

 

Screenshots from Thairath video

 

In a surprising twist at a petrol station in Phuket, delivery rider Phuwanai Umphet, widely known as Bob, found himself in a frustrating predicament when his payment attempt using coins was turned away. The incident, shared on the Facebook page โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต, has stirred up discussion online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353165-phuket-petrol-station-faces-criticism-for-rejecting-coin-payment/

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Thai Vendor Calls Cops on Russian for Beer Theft

 

Photo via Channel 7

 

In Rayong, Thailand, a 53-year-old Russian man named Mark caused a commotion at a local food stall. Owner Yupaporn, 35, called the police after Mark drank beer without paying and tried giving away more for free.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353185-thai-vendor-calls-cops-on-russian-for-beer-theft/

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Four Injured as Minivan Crashes into Streetlight After Lorry Collision in Phatthalung

 

A road crash occurred in Phatthalung when an 18-wheeler lorry crashed into the rear of a minivan, causing it to veer off the road and collide with a streetlight. The minivan sustained extensive damage, and four people were injured. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353207-four-injured-as-minivan-crashes-into-streetlight-after-lorry-collision-in-phatthalung/

 

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Murder-Suicide in Chonburi Home

 

A murder-suicide unfolded in Chonburi on the morning of 28 February, as a 65-year-old man killed his estranged wife before taking his own life. The suspected motives behind the incident are jealousy and a financial dispute over land in Buriram.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353208-murder-suicide-in-chonburi-home/

 

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Smuggled Cigarettes Hidden in Parcels Seized at Border Checkpoint

 

Authorities in Kanchanaburi have seized packs of smuggled cigarettes concealed inside sealed parcels, in an apparent attempt to evade detection. The operation took place on 28 February, at a border checkpoint in Sangkhla Buri district, following a tip-off about illegal contraband being transported from the border.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353211-smuggled-cigarettes-hidden-in-parcels-seized-at-border-checkpoint/

 

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Man Arrested for Shooting Best Friend in the Face at Remote Hut

Police have arrested a 41-year-old man for the cold-blooded murder of his best friend, whom he shot in the face at a remote hut in a rubber plantation. The suspect, who had been on the run for several days, was finally caught in a rubber forest with a rifle and multiple firearm accessories.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353212-man-arrested-for-shooting-best-friend-in-the-face-at-remote-hut/

 

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Motorbike Noise Dispute Escalates into Violence and Shooting in Chonburi

 

A dispute over the loud noise of a revving motorbike led to a violent confrontation and a shooting in Chonburi, leaving one man hospitalised with a gunshot wound.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353214-motorbike-noise-dispute-escalates-into-violence-and-shooting-in-chonburi/

 

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Young man suspects Murdered Body in Sack Is His Missing Mother

 

A young man, a Myanmar national, identified as Mr. Ji, has come forward, fearing that a body discovered stuffed inside a sack may be his missing mother. He identified a sports outfit found on the body as similar to one belonging to his younger sister, which his mother often wore.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353116-body-of-schoolgirl-found-stuffed-in-sack-in-tak/#findComment-19624783

 

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Thai Man Stabs Myanmar National Over Suspected Affair During Drinking Session

A drunken altercation in Ratchaburi Province ended in a brutal stabbing after a Thai man accused a Myanmar national of pursuing his wife. The victim suffered a serious stab wound to the chest and was rushed to hospital in critical condition.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353216-thai-man-stabs-myanmar-national-over-suspected-affair-during-drinking-session/

 

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Former Policeman, 55, Steals Border Patrol Vehicle and Causes Chaos Across Provinces
 

 

A 55-year-old former police officer stole a four-door pickup truck belonging to the Border Patrol Police in Ubon Ratchathani and went on a chaotic spree across multiple provinces before being apprehended in Buriram. Claiming he was on his way to visit a former superior.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353217-former-policeman-55-steals-border-patrol-vehicle-and-causes-chaos-across-provinces/

 

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Car Crashes into Municipal Garbage Truck, Injuring Two Workers

 

A municipal garbage truck in Thanyaburi District, Pathum Thani, was struck from behind by a Honda Civic early morning on 28 February, injuring two waste collection workers who were standing at the back of the truck. The accident occurred at around 05:00, in Suan Kulap Soi, Bueng Yitho Subdistrict.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353218-car-crashes-into-municipal-garbage-truck-injuring-two-workers/

 

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Tourists Evacuated as Smoke Issues from Pattaya Hotel Room, Minor Damage Reported

 

A fire scare at a Pattaya hotel caused panic among tourists on the night of February 27, but fortunately resulted in only minor damage. The incident, which took place in a hotel on Soi Buakhao in central Pattaya, was reportedly caused by an unattended incense stick left burning as part of a religious offering.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353221-tourists-evacuated-as-smoke-issues-from-pattaya-hotel-room-minor-damage-reported/

 

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Renewed Calls to Phase Out Double-Decker Buses After Fatal Prachin Buri Crash

 

A fresh push to discontinue double-decker buses has emerged following a series of serious road crashes, including a devastating crash in Prachin Buri earlier this week that claimed 19 lives and injured 32 others.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353222-renewed-calls-to-phase-out-double-decker-buses-after-fatal-prachin-buri-crash/

 

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Shocking Knife Attack on Koh Phi Phi: Street Food Vendor Killed in Front of Tourists

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A street food vendor was brutally stabbed and had her throat slit in front of shocked tourists on Koh Phi Phi, following a dispute over construction noise. The suspect, a 27-year-old drinks vendor, was arrested at the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353223-shocking-knife-attack-on-koh-phi-phi-street-food-vendor-killed-in-front-of-tourists/

 

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Newborn Baby Found Dead in Rubbish Bin in Rayong

 

Police are investigating after the body of a newborn baby boy was discovered inside a cardboard box dumped in a rubbish bin in Pluak Daeng district, Rayong. The shocking discovery was made by a waste collector, who initially mistook the contents of the box for animal remains before realising it was a human infant.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353224-newborn-baby-found-dead-in-rubbish-bin-in-rayong/

 

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Simba the Lion Rescued in Wildlife Raid, but Escaped Tiger Cub Dies

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

 

Authorities have successfully rescued a three-year-old lion named Simba during a raid on an illegal wildlife operation in Chanthaburi province. However, the operation was marred by tragedy when a tiger cub, also seized in the raid, escaped from its cage and was fatally struck by a vehicle.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353225-simba-the-lion-rescued-in-thai-wildlife-raid-but-escaped-tiger-cub-dies/

 

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Fatal Collision on Motorway Near Pattaya, Man Killed in Crash with Lorry

 

A crash occurred in the early hours of the morning of 1 March, on the motorway near Pattaya, resulting in the death of a male driver after his car collided with the rear of an 18-wheeler lorry.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353226-fatal-collision-on-motorway-near-pattaya-man-killed-in-crash-with-lorry/

 

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US, Japan Issue Security Alerts After Thailand's Uyghur Deportation

 

This photo provided by Thailand's daily web newspaper Prachatai shows a truck with black tape covering the windows leave a detention center in Bangkok, Thailand Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.(Nuttaphol Meksobhon/Prachatai via AP)

 

In a move triggering international concern, Thailand has secretly deported 40 Uyghur asylum seekers back to China, prompting the United States and Japan to issue security alerts for their nationals currently in the country. The deportation, which took place on Thursday, has reignited fears due to previous violent retaliations associated with similar actions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353209-us-japan-issue-security-alerts-after-thailands-uyghur-deportation/

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Bangkok Condo Raided Over Illegal Daily Rentals and Cannabis Use

 

Picture courtesy: Komchadluek

 

In a decisive response to mounting concerns, authorities descended upon a luxury condominium in Bangkok's bustling Sathorn district on Thursday. The operation targeted alleged illegal daily rentals to foreign tourists and reports of cannabis usage, issues that have been troubling local residents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353219-bangkok-condo-raided-over-illegal-daily-rentals-and-cannabis-use/

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Controversy Erupts as Thailand Claims Uyghurs Chose Deportation

 

Picture courtesy: Prachatai

 

The Thai government faces mounting criticism after asserting that 40 Uyghur individuals detained for over a decade had voluntarily returned to China. These claims have been challenged by letters reportedly written by the detainees, seeking assistance from international bodies to prevent their deportation to China over fears for their safety.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353215-controversy-erupts-as-thailand-claims-uyghurs-chose-deportation/

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Uyghurs Plead for Help Before Deportation: MP Reveals Letters

 

Picture courtesy: Thai PBS

 

In a sombre revelation, three letters penned by Uyghur asylum seekers detained in Thailand have surfaced, pleading for international intervention to prevent their deportation to China, where they feared imprisonment or worse. These letters, posted online by MP Kanwee Suebsang, shed light on the desperate situation faced by the asylum seekers, many of whom had been held in Thailand for nearly 11 years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353213-uyghurs-plead-for-help-before-deportation-mp-reveals-letters/