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'Red Box Scandal' at Thai Vape and Kratom Shop

 

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Police in Nonthaburi to Investigate 'Red Box' Appearance at Shop

 

Authorities in Nonthaburi are investigating the appearance of a 'red box'—a police symbol meant for high-security areas—found prominently outside a house used for selling kratom drinks and e-cigarettes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353712-red-box-scandal-at-thai-vape-and-kratom-shop/

 

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Condo in Nana Area Used for Illegal Rentals and Prostitution, MP Says

 

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MP Phanthira Nwamjerm from the People's Party has exposed a troubling situation unfolding in a condominium in Bangkok's Nana area, which is reportedly being rented out for prostitution on a daily basis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353715-condos-in-nana-area-used-for-illegal-rentals-and-prostitution-mp-says/

 

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Rescue Team Helps Man After Steel Ring Gets Stuck on Genitals in Pattaya

 

 

A 47 year old Thai man had to be assisted by emergency responders after a stainless steel ring became tightly stuck around the base of his genitals, causing severe swelling and infection.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353719-rescue-team-helps-man-after-steel-ring-gets-stuck-on-genitals-in-pattaya/

 

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Election Probe Shelved: EC Rejects Senate Vote-Fixing Inquiry

 

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The Election Commission (EC) in Thailand has declined to join a crucial meeting concerning a potential investigation into alleged vote-fixing during last year's Senate election. Instead of attending, they dispatched a formal letter insisting that they possess exclusive authority over such matters, as per the organic law on the EC.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353724-election-probe-shelved-ec-rejects-senate-vote-fixing-inquiry/

 

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Elderly Canadian Tourist Found Dead on Phuket Beach

 

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Authorities have identified the body of a female tourist found face-down on a Beach in Karon, as an 80-year-old Canadian woman. Initial forensic examinations suggest she may have died due to heat-related complications.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353706-foreign-woman-found-dead-on-karon-beach-phuket/#findComment-19638833

 

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Wife and Her Son Arrested for Murdering Husband and Dumping Body in Forest

 

A woman and her son have been arrested for the brutal murder of her husband, whose body was found dumped in a forest in Chonburi province. The victim’s sister revealed she had long suspected the wife’s involvement.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353569-decomposed-body-found-dumped-in-forest-near-chonburi-road/#findComment-19638911

 

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Expert Calls for Urgent Review of Thailand's Alcohol Policies

 

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In an urgent appeal to policymakers, a leading expert has called for a comprehensive review of Thailand's stringent alcohol regulations, highlighting their socio-economic impact and questionable effectiveness. The debate centres around the country's notorious alcohol curfew and its potential contribution to a thriving underground market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353720-expert-calls-for-urgent-review-of-thailands-alcohol-policies/

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Eda Ezrin's Legal Battle: Cleared of Drug Possession, Found Guilty of Use in Thailan

 

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A well-known Malaysian singer, Eda Ezrin, and five colleagues have been acquitted by the Narathiwat Provincial Court on charges of drug possession but found guilty of drug consumption. Eda Ezrin, whose real name is Wan Norshaheeda Azlin Wan Ismail, rose to fame for her modern take on dikir barat music. The court's decision came after CCTV evidence failed to link them to the possession of 6,059 speed pills found in the hotel room where they were arrested last November.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353760-eda-ezrins-legal-battle-cleared-of-possession-found-guilty-of-use/

 

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Thai-Chinese High-Speed Rail Project Faces 350-Day Delay

 

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The Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project has encountered another setback, with a 350-day extension approved by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board due to rental buildings hindering construction. This delay moves the completion deadline to March 10, 2026, for the Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima stretch of the railway, affecting contract sections 3 to 5 of phase 1.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353761-thai-chinese-high-speed-rail-project-faces-350-day-delay/

 

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Welsh Backpacker's Thailand Kayaking Tragedy: Inquest Findings

 

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A heart-rending tragedy unfolded on a serene Thailand morning as British backpacker Shanghaman Gowribalan, 24, drowned after his kayak capsized in Cheow Lan Dam, Surat Thani. The Swansea-raised engineer set out on what was meant to be an adventurous excursion on 11 February 2024, only for it to turn into a desperate search-and-rescue effort.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353762-welsh-backpackers-thailand-kayaking-tragedy-inquest-findings/

 

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Tragic End for Contractor in Thai Police Cell: Investigation Ongoing

 

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Heartbreak gripped Phra Samut Chedi Police Station today when 32-year-old Donrathee was found dead in his cell, appearing to have taken his own life. Facing charges for the alleged theft of a pickup truck, the contractor’s distress became evident in this tragic turn of events.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353765-tragic-end-for-contractor-in-thai-police-cell-investigation-ongoing/