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Thailand Deports Uyghurs Despite International Asylum Offers

 

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

 

Thailand has deported 48 Uyghurs to China, turning down asylum offers from the US, Canada, and Australia. This decision, reported by Reuters, took place despite a decade-long detention period and concerns from UN human rights experts about the safety of these ethnic minorities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353639-thailand-deports-uyghurs-despite-international-asylum-offers/

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Foreign Fare Dispute: Russian Couple Allegedly Dodges Taxi Bill

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

In a recent incident sparking debate in Thailand, a Thai taxi driver vigorously pursued a Russian couple who allegedly attempted to flee without settling their cab fare in Phuket. Capturing the tense exchange, The Phuket Times showcased images and footage of the confrontation unfolding on March 5th, encapsulating the mounting frustrations over such encounters in the tourist hotspot.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353668-foreign-fare-dispute-russian-couple-allegedly-dodges-taxi-bill/

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Thailand Sets Record at ITB Berlin 2025 with Massive Exhibit

 

Pictures courtesy of The Nation

 

Thailand is stepping up its game at ITB Berlin 2025, the world's largest travel trade show, with its most significant presence ever. The event will be held from March 4 to 6 in Berlin, Germany, and will feature a record number of 160 Thai tourism operators aiming to capture the European market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353652-thailand-sets-record-at-itb-berlin-2025-with-massive-exhibit/

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Thailand Weighs Designated Drinking Zones for Tourists

 

Picture courtesy of CHUTTERSNAP, Unsplash

 

Thailand is considering creating designated zones for alcohol consumption to cater to certain tourists, a move highlighted by the Public Health Minister. With an expected 35 million visitors this year, the government aims to enhance the tourist experience without conflicting with religious principles.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353642-thailand-weighs-designated-drinking-zones-for-tourists/

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Pickup Truck Carrying Coconuts Crashes into Parked Vehicle and Tree, Driver Killed

A crash occurred in the early hours of the morning of 5 March, when a pickup truck carrying a full load of coconuts lost control and crashed into a parked vehicle before careering into a tree and plunging into a roadside ditch. The driver was killed instantly.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353682-pickup-truck-carrying-coconuts-crashes-into-parked-vehicle-and-tree-driver-killed/

 

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Builder in Shock as Wife Accidentally Shoots Herself Dead at Home

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A construction contractor was left in shock after his wife accidentally discharged a firearm, fatally shooting herself in the chest inside their home. The incident took place just after the couple had been preparing a meal together.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353683-builder-in-shock-as-wife-accidentally-shoots-herself-dead-at-home/

 

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Mysterious Disappearance of Married Couple Ends in Drowning

A married couple who mysteriously disappeared was found dead in a local weir after an extensive search effort by villagers and rescue teams in Phrae province.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353684-mysterious-disappearance-of-married-couple-ends-in-drowning/

 

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Rescue Worker Screams in Horror as Dead Man’s Finger Detaches & Strikes Her Face

 

A rescue worker in Rayong had a terrifying experience when the decomposing finger of a deceased man suddenly detached and struck her in the face during a body recovery operation.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353687-rescue-worker-screams-in-horror-as-dead-man’s-finger-detaches-strikes-her-face/

 

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Father and Son Killed in Motorbike Crash After Visiting Amulet Market


 

A father and son were killed in a road crash after their motorbike was struck by a speeding car in Ratchaburi. CCTV footage captured the devastating collision, which took place on Phetkasem Road in Tha Rab Subdistrict, Mueang District.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353688-father-and-son-killed-in-motorbike-crash-after-visiting-amulet-market/

 

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Fire Breaks Out in Pattaya Condo

 

Tourists and residents were forced to evacuate in the early hours of the morning of 5 March, when a fire broke out in a condominium in Soi 4 Kor Phai, South Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353690-fire-breaks-out-in-pattaya-condo/

 

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Hydropower Plant Worker Drowns After Being Sucked into Drainage Gate

A incident occurred at the Phabong Hydropower Plant in Mae Hong Son when a worker was pulled into a drainage gate and drowned while clearing aquatic debris. The incident took place in full view of his colleagues, who were unable to rescue him in time.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353692-hydropower-plant-worker-drowns-after-being-sucked-into-drainage-gate/

 

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Phuket Airport Announces Temporary Nighttime Runway Closures for Maintenance

Phuket International Airport is set to undergo significant maintenance work, starting from April 1. The repairs, which will focus on the taxiway and will require the temporary closure of the runway during overnight hours.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353695-phuket-airport-announces-temporary-nighttime-runway-closures-for-maintenance/

 

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Stabbing at Mor Lam Performance Leaves 29-Year-Old Dead

A 29-year-old man was killed after being stabbed in the neck during a brawl at a local Mor Lam performance in Don Tan district, Mukdahan province, on the night of 4 March.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353696-stabbing-at-mor-lam-performance-leaves-29-year-old-dead/

 

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Construction Worker’s Electric Shock From Roof Framework

 

A construction worker narrowly escaped death after receiving an electric shock, while dismantling a building in Nakhon Si Thammarat. The man was left unconscious and trapped beneath the roof framework of a three-storey building before being rescued by emergency services.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353697-construction-worker’s-electric-shock-from-roof-framework/

 

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Truck Carrying Pigs Overturns Into Canal, 100 Animals Drown

 

 

A truck transporting over 100 pigs rolled over as it plunged into an irrigation canal in Don Chedi district, leaving nearly 100 pigs drowned in a scene that left locals distressed.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353700-truck-carrying-pigs-overturns-into-canal-100-animals-drown/

 

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Police Raid 6 Warehouses, Seize 46 Million Worth of Illegal Cosmetics and Chinese Food
 

Picture courtesy of CPPD.

 

Authorities have carried out a large-scale operation to dismantle a network of warehouses illegally distributing imported cosmetics and Chinese food products. The raids, conducted by the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), resulted in the seizure of nearly 477,000 items worth over 46 million baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353701-police-raid-6-warehouses-seize-46-million-worth-of-illegal-cosmetics-and-chinese-food/

 

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Worker Shocked by Live Wire Falls from 5-Metre Pole in Buriram
 

 

A 35-year-old telecommunications technician was seriously injured after being shocked by a live wire while working on an electric pole in Buriram. The incident occurred on March 5, near the Nang Rong Police Station in Nang Rong District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353703-worker-shocked-by-live-wire-falls-from-5-metre-pole-in-buriram/

 

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Pipe Bomb Attack in Yala Injures Several
 

Picture captured from CCTV.

 

A pipe bomb attack rocked central Yala on the  evening of 5 March, injuring several and prompting an urgent security response. The attack, which took place in the Siro-Rot Road area of Yala Municipality, was reportedly carried out by unidentified assailants on a motorcycle.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353704-pipe-bomb-attack-in-yala-injures-several/

 

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Financial Investigation Links Nittaya to Arson Case and Alleged Illegal Transactions

 

 

Authorities have uncovered financial irregularities linked to Ms Nittaya following the issuance of an arrest warrant in connection with a house fire that allegedly destroyed 10 million baht in cash. The investigation has raised further suspicions regarding her financial activities, with police now pursuing leads on her whereabouts.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352777-suspicious-fire-woman-claims-10-million-in-cash-burned-police-discover-65-million-in-car/#findComment-19637669

 

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School Boy Killed in Pedestrian Crossing Collision Outside Hospital

 

 

 

A road collision outside Somdej Phra Yupparat Sa Kaeo Hospital has left a young schoolboy dead and another pedestrian seriously injured, prompting local residents to demand urgent safety measures.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353705-school-boy-killed-in-pedestrian-crossing-collision-outside-hospital/

 

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Foreign Woman Found Dead on Karon Beach, Phuket

 

 

A foreign woman, believed to be in her 50s, has been found dead on Karon Beach, Phuket. The discovery was made at approximately 13:20 on March 5, when lifeguards reported the woman’s body found face down on the sand near the Karon Municipality office.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353706-foreign-woman-found-dead-on-karon-beach-phuket/

 

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Anutin Confirms Meeting Linking Newin and Thaksin

 

Image courtesy of Thai PBS

 

In a candid admission, Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed today that he facilitated a meeting involving Newin Chidchob, the de facto leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The encounter took place at Ban Chan Song La mansion on Sunday, with Thaksin's daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, also present.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353707-anutin-confirms-meeting-linking-newin-and-thaksin/

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Yingluck's 35 Billion Baht Appeal Verdict Due from Supreme Admin Court

 

Yingluck Shinawatra | File photo courtesy of AFP via SCMP

 

The Supreme Administrative Court of Thailand is poised to deliver its long-awaited decision on former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s appeal regarding a substantial 35 billion baht compensation order. This order was imposed by the Finance Ministry in relation to alleged losses incurred through fraudulent government-to-government (G-to-G) rice contracts—a controversy that has entangled Yingluck in legal battles since 2017.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353708-yinglucks-35-billion-baht-appeal-verdict-due-from-supreme-admin-court/

 

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Chiang Mai Airport Authorities Seize 100 kg of Cannabis

 

Picture courtesy of The Government Public Relations Deoartement

 

In a recent crackdown at Chiang Mai Airport, authorities confiscated over 100 kilograms of cannabis flowers bound for international destinations, underscoring significant gaps in Thailand's current cannabis regulations. Despite the substantial seizure, legal limitations prevented the prosecution of the foreign nationals involved, according to Police Lieutenant General Krittapol Yeesakorn, Commander of Provincial Police Region 5.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353709-chiang-mai-airport-authorities-seize-100-kg-of-cannabis/

 

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Thai Court Annuls Decades-Old Rule on Student Hairstyles

 

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS

 

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Administrative Court has annulled a decades-old regulation that restricted student hairstyles, a regulation dating back to the 1970s. This ruling marks a significant victory for personal freedom in educational settings, reflecting wider societal changes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353685-thai-court-annuls-decades-old-rule-on-student-hairstyles/

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Thai Ministers to Assess Uyghur Treatment in China This Month

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, alongside Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong, is set to embark on a mission to China’s Xinjiang region on March 18. This visit aims to evaluate the situation of 40 Uyghurs recently deported after a prolonged 11-year stay in Thai detention. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353689-thai-ministers-to-assess-uyghur-treatment-in-china-this-month/

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U.S. Voices Concerns Over Thailand’s New Tech Crime Law

 

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS Facebook

 

The United States has raised concerns regarding Thailand’s newly revised emergency decree on technology crime, sparking a dialogue about its implications on digital platforms. Prasert Jantararuangtong, the Thai Minister of Digital Economy and Society, addressed these concerns on Tuesday, noting their potential impact but affirming the law's planned enforcement.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353691-us-voices-concerns-over-thailand’s-new-tech-crime-law/

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Bangkok Mandates Grease Traps for Eateries to Prevent Flooding

 

Picture courtesy of Wikipedia

 

Faced with recurring drainage issues, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is taking decisive action. All eateries in the capital are now required to install grease traps—an essential measure to enhance drainage before the heavy rains arrive.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353694-bangkok-mandates-grease-traps-for-eateries-to-prevent-flooding/

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Thailand's Balance in Global Shifts, Phumtham Advocates

Image courtesy of Observer Research Foundation

 

In a speech commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Thai Journalists Association, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai addressed significant global challenges and stressed the importance of Thailand maintaining a neutral stance internationally.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353699-thailands-balance-in-global-shifts-phumtham-advocates/

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Ex-Mayor Arrested for Alleged Mobile Toilet Scam Worth 900K Baht

 

Picture courtesy of Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission
 

In a dramatic development, Saijai, a former mayor of Khao Sam Yot city in Lop Buri province, was arrested yesterday in connection with a corruption scandal involving the procurement of a mobile toilet vehicle. The vehicle in question incurred damages exceeding 900,000 baht, marking a significant breach of public trust and highlighting ongoing anti-corruption efforts in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353702-ex-mayor-arrested-for-alleged-mobile-toilet-scam-worth-900k-baht/